Gladys M Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Russellton, Pennsylvania, registered in 1993, with $13,365 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▲ 17.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$29K
Net assets
$102K
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 Gladys M Hess Memorial 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 →
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 Gladys M Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund: 42 mo reserves · -116% margin earns a F 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 Gladys M Hess Memorial 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 →
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 Gladys M Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $15K (FY2013) to $13K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-116.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$102K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,365▲17.0% | $28,888▲9.5% | $101,690▼13.2% | $101,690▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,420▼11.9% | $26,375▼7.9% | $117,213▼11.3% | $117,213▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,959▲58.2% | $28,625▲19.6% | $132,168▼10.6% | $132,168▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,194▲18.3% | $23,925▼13.7% | $147,834▼9.6% | $147,834▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,926▼47.4% | $27,718▲1.9% | $163,565▼11.3% | $163,565▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,160▼3.3% | $27,208▼2.1% | $184,357▼7.1% | $184,357▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,607▼32.0% | $27,779▲8.0% | $198,405▼6.7% | $198,405▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,002▲27.6% | $25,712▲13.4% | $212,577▼2.6% | $212,577▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,679▲21.4% | $22,671▲36.3% | $218,287▼3.1% | $218,287▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $12,919▼38.8% | $16,632▼37.5% | $225,279▼1.6% | $225,279▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $21,101▲38.3% | $26,622▼9.9% | $228,992▼2.4% | $228,992▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $15,257 | $29,563▲4.7% | $234,513▼12.7% | $234,513▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $28,245 | $268,742 | $268,742 | 990PF |
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Data for Gladys M Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund (EIN 25-6400630) 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.