Esther H Ludwig Scholarships
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Esther H Ludwig Scholarships is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2007, with $1,576,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 25-6884372 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 1061.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$24.8M
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 Esther H Ludwig Scholarships— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating158 mo reserves · -20% 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 Esther H Ludwig Scholarships: 158 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 Esther H Ludwig Scholarships— 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 Esther H Ludwig Scholarships: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2019) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $24.8M
Operating margin
-19.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$24.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,576,984▲1061% | $1,887,808▲3.3% | $24,849,606▼0.6% | $24,849,606▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $135,831▼89.2% | $1,826,774▼10.9% | $25,006,467▼5.8% | $25,006,467▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,254,708▼21.6% | $2,051,069▲5.8% | $26,538,682▼2.5% | $26,538,682▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,601,352▲63.4% | $1,938,327▲2.3% | $27,220,908▼0.7% | $27,220,908▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $980,302▼32.7% | $1,895,603▼0.6% | $27,419,539▼3.0% | $27,419,539▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,456,867 | $1,907,038 | $28,261,730 | $28,261,730 | 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 Esther H Ludwig Scholarships a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Esther H Ludwig Scholarships is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6884372, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Esther H Ludwig Scholarships's EIN?
- Esther H Ludwig Scholarships's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6884372.
- How much revenue does Esther H Ludwig Scholarships report?
- Esther H Ludwig Scholarships reported $1,576,984 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Esther H Ludwig Scholarships have?
- CharityIndex grades Esther H Ludwig Scholarships C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Esther H Ludwig Scholarships (EIN 25-6884372) 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.