Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Independence, Missouri, registered in 1994, with $8,623 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
336 E Bellevista Dr, Independence, MO, 64055 EIN 43-1675068 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2021)
$8,623
▼ 4.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2021)
$6,908
Net assets
$263K
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+
—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 Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating458 mo reserves · +20% 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 Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo: 458 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a B+ 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 Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo— 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 Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 336 E Bellevista Dr, Independence, MO, 64055
- City
- Independence
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $134K (FY2010) to $8,623 (FY2021) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $4,120Net assets $263K
Operating margin
19.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$268K
Total liabilities
$4,120
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,623▼4.5% | $6,908▼37.0% | $263,468▲0.7% | $267,588 | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $9,029▼92.2% | $10,961▼90.7% | $261,753▼0.7% | $267,673▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $115,458▼7.2% | $117,660▲9.0% | $263,685▼0.8% | $271,245▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $124,462▼2.5% | $107,991▼10.4% | $265,887▲6.6% | $272,945▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $127,708▲19.7% | $120,578▲18.2% | $249,416▲2.9% | $257,530▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $106,704▼54.7% | $101,984▼50.1% | $242,286▲2.0% | $247,621▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $235,779▼12.9% | $204,421▼22.7% | $237,566▲15.2% | $247,201▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $270,549▲32.2% | $264,432▲52.6% | $206,208▲3.1% | $223,906▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $204,659▲43.4% | $173,321▲36.3% | $200,090▲18.6% | $210,671▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | $142,682▼13.9% | $127,124▼20.4% | $168,752▲10.2% | $179,778▲12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $165,801▲23.4% | $159,749▲34.3% | $153,194▲4.1% | $160,485▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $134,410 | $118,909 | $147,142 | $162,915 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1675068, based in Independence, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo's EIN?
- Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1675068.
- How much revenue does Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo report?
- Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo reported $8,623 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Chicago & Alton Depot of Independence Mo (EIN 43-1675068) 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.