Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Franklin, Kentucky, registered in 1987, with $204,130 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$204K
▲ 27.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$201K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence 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 Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence Foundation: 76 mo reserves · +1% 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 Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence 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 Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $64K (FY2013) to $204K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$2,480
Net assets
$1.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $204,130▲27.5% | $201,305▼24.4% | $1,267,565▲6.5% | $1,270,045▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $160,068▼17.4% | $266,402▲35.7% | $1,190,227▲0.9% | $1,192,764▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $193,856▼28.2% | $196,312▲32.1% | $1,179,928▼10.8% | $1,183,372▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $270,128▲93.5% | $148,608▲122% | $1,322,291▲14.1% | $1,339,660▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,566▲34.3% | $66,822▼27.9% | $1,158,566▲7.6% | $1,175,837▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,916▼32.4% | $92,679▼18.1% | $1,076,625▲12.5% | $1,093,962▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $153,672▼30.6% | $113,128▲4.0% | $956,591▼1.5% | $975,387▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $221,409▲100% | $108,774▼2.4% | $971,171▲16.3% | $990,017▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $110,617▲70.0% | $111,397▼21.2% | $834,786▼4.2% | $853,832▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $65,050▲1.2% | $141,320▼3.8% | $871,316▼8.2% | $882,415▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $64,271 | $146,908 | $948,708 | $950,448 | 990 |
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Data for Franklin-simpson Educational Excellence Foundation (EIN 61-1107893) 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.