Experiment In Self-reliance Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Experiment In Self-reliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered in 1964, with $1,829,982 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3480 Dominion St, Winston Salem, NC, 27105 EIN 56-6060100 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 28.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Experiment In Self-reliance Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +1% 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 Experiment In Self-reliance Inc: 16 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A 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 Experiment In Self-reliance Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Experiment In Self-reliance Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3480 Dominion St, Winston Salem, NC, 27105
- City
- Winston Salem
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.1M (FY2014) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $623KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
1.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$623K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,829,982▼28.9% | $1,803,116▲5.7% | $2,364,293▼8.4% | $2,987,040▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,574,189▲27.3% | $1,705,162▼22.8% | $2,580,840▲50.8% | $3,158,691▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,022,395▼28.0% | $2,208,342▼27.7% | $1,711,813▼9.8% | $2,514,767▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,809,809▲14.8% | $3,052,954▲28.1% | $1,897,760▼11.4% | $2,669,913▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,447,896▲26.9% | $2,383,654▲16.2% | $2,140,905▲3.1% | $2,919,889▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,929,517▲2.8% | $2,052,043▲2.9% | $2,076,663▼5.1% | $3,117,691▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,877,225▼13.3% | $1,993,937▼13.1% | $2,189,165▼5.1% | $2,839,915▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,166,166▲15.4% | $2,294,197▲8.3% | $2,305,877▼5.3% | $2,968,373▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,876,801▼2.9% | $2,117,985▼1.7% | $2,433,908▼9.0% | $3,119,234▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,933,371▼9.4% | $2,154,957▼2.9% | $2,675,092▼7.6% | $3,380,565▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,135,091 | $2,218,629 | $2,896,678 | $3,582,958 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $638K total
11 grants to Experiment In Self-reliance Inc totaling $638K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 5 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $42,500 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 12 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $116,550 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 13 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $80,850 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $31,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 12 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2021 | $86,800 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 13 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2020 | $120,600 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 14 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2019 | $71,850 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Community outreach | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc | Feeding the poor and needy | 2014 | $42,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Experiment In Self-reliance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Experiment In Self-reliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-6060100, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Experiment In Self-reliance Inc's EIN?
- Experiment In Self-reliance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-6060100.
- How much revenue does Experiment In Self-reliance Inc report?
- Experiment In Self-reliance Inc reported $1,829,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Experiment In Self-reliance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Experiment In Self-reliance Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Experiment In Self-reliance Inc (EIN 56-6060100) 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.