Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, registered in 1996, with $83,356 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 457, Ephrata, PA, 17522 EIN 23-2833247 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 22.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59K
Net assets
$901K
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 Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund— 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 rating183 mo reserves · +29% 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 Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund: 183 mo reserves · +29% 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 Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund— 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 Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 457, Ephrata, PA, 17522
- City
- Ephrata
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43K (FY2015) to $83K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $901K
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$901K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$901K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,356▲22.9% | $59,098▼0.8% | $901,079▲2.8% | $901,079▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $67,829▲46.5% | $59,586▼9.6% | $876,821▲0.9% | $876,821▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $46,286▼39.6% | $65,929▲28.6% | $868,578▼2.2% | $868,578▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,583▲123% | $51,247▼6.5% | $888,221▲3.1% | $888,221▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $34,282▼61.0% | $54,796▼2.1% | $861,635▼2.3% | $861,635▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $87,835▲41.8% | $55,950▼2.4% | $882,149▲3.8% | $882,149▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $61,923▼12.5% | $57,328▲7.2% | $850,264▲0.6% | $850,264▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $70,758▲48.3% | $53,494▲0.2% | $845,044▲2.2% | $845,044▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $47,701▲10.1% | $53,411▲5.4% | $827,155▼0.6% | $827,155▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $43,326 | $50,698 | $832,240 | $832,240 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2833247, based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2833247.
- How much revenue does Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund report?
- Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund reported $83,356 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gertrude & Clarence Mellinger Scholarship Fund (EIN 23-2833247) 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.