Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Loxahatchee, Florida, registered in 1997, with $68,768 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$69K
▲ 45.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8,513
Net assets
$703K
Employees
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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 Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation: 991 mo reserves · +88% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $138K (FY2019) to $69K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
87.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$703K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$703K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,768▲45.2% | $8,513▼17.6% | $702,964▲15.0% | $702,964▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $47,347▲439% | $10,329▲0.2% | $611,045▼7.0% | $611,045▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$13,976▼124% | $10,309▼70.8% | $657,094▼3.8% | $657,094▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $57,890▼32.3% | $35,348▼61.7% | $683,071▲17.8% | $683,071▲17.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $85,479▼38.2% | $92,309▼24.1% | $579,636▲7.2% | $579,636▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $138,280 | $121,598 | $540,810 | $540,810 | 990PF |
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Data for Eugene F Merkert 1996 Charitable Foundation (EIN 04-3361816) 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.