Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Topeka, Kansas, registered in 1935, with $401,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 678, Topeka, KS, 66601 EIN 48-0289850 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2024)
$401K
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$296K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc— 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 rating68 mo reserves · +26% 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 Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc: 68 mo reserves · +26% 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 Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc— 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 Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $335K (FY2013) to $401K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $77KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$77K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,308▲6.9% | $295,583▲3.0% | $1,682,955▲6.4% | $1,760,047▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $375,528▲4.3% | $287,089▲2.5% | $1,581,960▲6.2% | $1,634,212▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $360,163▼16.3% | $280,034▼17.3% | $1,489,941▲2.8% | $1,558,949▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $430,390▲49.6% | $338,759▲17.1% | $1,449,473▲7.6% | $1,509,808▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $287,621▼23.1% | $289,214▼5.7% | $1,347,605▼1.2% | $1,400,589▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $374,004▲17.1% | $306,766▲5.5% | $1,363,432▲10.3% | $1,375,962▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $319,428▼8.1% | $290,698▲4.7% | $1,236,031▲2.7% | $1,263,144▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $347,771▲1.5% | $277,547▲6.2% | $1,203,939▲7.5% | $1,335,522▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $342,725▼17.0% | $261,374▼35.9% | $1,120,201▲6.4% | $1,270,870▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $412,724▲23.2% | $407,810▲54.1% | $1,053,282▼0.3% | $1,223,119▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $335,058 | $264,577▼21.5% | $1,056,516▲7.3% | $1,165,516▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $336,973▲19.7% | $984,642▲15.2% | $1,219,567▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $281,603▼1.6% | $854,937▲3.8% | $1,148,872▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $286,229 | $823,921 | $994,516 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0289850, based in Topeka, Kansas.
- What is Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc's EIN?
- Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0289850.
- How much revenue does Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc report?
- Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc reported $401,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fuel True Independent E & C Assoc (EIN 48-0289850) 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.