Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muscatine, Iowa, registered in 1996, with $148,838 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 E 2nd Street, Muscatine, IA, 52761 EIN 42-6531722 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2025)
$149K
▲ 9.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$33K
Net assets
$76K
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+
★★★★
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 Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr— 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 rating28 mo reserves · +78% 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 Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr: 28 mo reserves · +78% 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 Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr— 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 Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 E 2nd Street, Muscatine, IA, 52761
- City
- Muscatine
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2013) to $149K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $76K
Operating margin
77.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$76K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$76K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,838▲9.9% | $32,919▼81.5% | $76,045▼97.5% | $76,045▼97.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $135,456▼89.3% | $177,522▲520% | $3,037,931▼0.9% | $3,037,931▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,263,193▲755% | $28,618▼87.7% | $3,064,238▲50.7% | $3,064,238▲50.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $147,708▲11.7% | $233,556▲3.5% | $2,032,898▼1.1% | $2,032,898▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $132,250▼22.2% | $225,691▲24.1% | $2,055,414▼4.5% | $2,055,414▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $170,040▲67.9% | $181,798▲33.7% | $2,151,639▼1.6% | $2,151,639▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $101,295▼21.7% | $135,952▼24.2% | $2,186,461▼1.3% | $2,186,461▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $129,325▼45.9% | $179,403▼5.7% | $2,216,116▼2.2% | $2,216,116▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $238,842▲73.1% | $190,213▼17.7% | $2,265,506▲1.6% | $2,265,506▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $137,973▼17.7% | $231,201▲6.9% | $2,228,780▼4.0% | $2,228,780▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $167,589▼58.8% | $216,306▼0.2% | $2,322,010▼2.1% | $2,322,010▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $406,415▲265% | $216,771▲23.8% | $2,370,726▲8.7% | $2,370,726▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $111,355 | $175,133▲13.3% | $2,181,103▼3.5% | $2,181,103▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $154,592 | $2,259,661 | $2,259,661 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6531722, based in Muscatine, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr's EIN?
- Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6531722.
- How much revenue does Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr report?
- Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr reported $148,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frank C & Mary Esther Bishop Educational Tr (EIN 42-6531722) 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.