Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Benkelman, Nebraska, registered in 1972, with $502,707 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 586, Benkelman, NE, 69021 EIN 47-6026486 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$503K
▲ 14.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$454K
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating62 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation: 62 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $597K (FY2013) to $503K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.4M
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,707▲14.5% | $453,586▼12.1% | $2,358,920▲5.3% | $2,358,920▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $438,985▼8.2% | $516,076▲30.7% | $2,239,796▲2.2% | $2,239,796▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $478,222▲16.2% | $394,877▼31.0% | $2,190,658▼10.8% | $2,190,658▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $411,454▲1.6% | $572,552▲14.5% | $2,456,603▲2.0% | $2,456,603▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $405,141▼20.6% | $500,094▲3.2% | $2,407,669▼3.0% | $2,407,669▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $510,552▲27.4% | $484,815▼2.9% | $2,482,924▲1.5% | $2,482,924▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $400,633▼31.9% | $499,117▲4.8% | $2,445,929▼3.9% | $2,445,929▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $587,999▼17.4% | $476,414▲31.5% | $2,544,413▲4.6% | $2,544,413▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $711,934▲3.9% | $362,373▼1.6% | $2,432,828▲16.8% | $2,434,228▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $684,935▼11.3% | $368,130▼31.4% | $2,083,267▲17.9% | $2,083,267▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $772,516▲29.5% | $536,568▲77.1% | $1,766,462▲15.4% | $1,766,462▲15.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $596,543 | $302,890▲42.8% | $1,530,514▲23.7% | $1,530,514▲23.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $212,066▲42.7% | $1,236,861▲5.8% | $1,236,861▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $148,642 | $1,168,884 | $1,168,884 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-6026486, based in Benkelman, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
- Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-6026486.
- How much revenue does Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation report?
- Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation reported $502,707 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elmer E Hester - the Dundy County Public Schools Foundation (EIN 47-6026486) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.