Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phillipsburg, Kansas, registered in 1996, with $12,043 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 627, Phillipsburg, KS, 67661 EIN 48-6346084 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2025)
$12K
▼ 23.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$18K
Net assets
$309K
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.
D
—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 Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating208 mo reserves · -48% 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 Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust: 208 mo reserves · -48% margin earns a D 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 Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust— 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 Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 627, Phillipsburg, KS, 67661
- City
- Phillipsburg
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $25K (FY2013) to $12K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $309K
Operating margin
-48.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$309K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$309K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,043▼23.0% | $17,822▲16.1% | $309,349▼1.8% | $309,349▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $15,638▼5.4% | $15,357▼20.1% | $315,128▲0.1% | $315,128▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,539▲27.0% | $19,219▼1.1% | $314,847▼0.8% | $314,847▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $13,027▼25.1% | $19,426▼2.7% | $317,527▼2.0% | $317,527▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $17,388▼17.8% | $19,963▼0.4% | $323,926▼0.7% | $323,926▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $21,147▲21.5% | $20,037▼0.6% | $326,299▲0.3% | $326,299▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $17,412▲26.1% | $20,161▼1.3% | $325,189▼0.8% | $325,189▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,811▲13.2% | $20,421▲0.1% | $327,938▼2.0% | $327,938▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,202▼17.5% | $20,402▲4.0% | $334,548▼2.4% | $334,548▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $14,798▼8.4% | $19,615▼13.5% | $342,748▼1.4% | $342,748▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $16,158▼6.1% | $22,682▲10.0% | $347,565▼1.8% | $347,565▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $17,209▼30.0% | $20,615▲12.1% | $354,089▼1.0% | $354,089▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $24,567 | $18,398 | $357,495 | $357,495 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-6346084, based in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust's EIN?
- Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-6346084.
- How much revenue does Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust report?
- Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust reported $12,043 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred T & John H Steffens Scholar Ship Trust (EIN 48-6346084) 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.