Hazel T Nelson Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hiawatha, Kansas, registered in 1989, with $40,891 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$41K
▲ 113.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$44K
Net assets
$127K
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 Hazel T Nelson 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 Hazel T Nelson Scholarship Fund: 35 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Hazel T Nelson 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 Hazel T Nelson Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $16K (FY2013) to $41K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-8.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$127K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,891▲113% | $44,151▲88.8% | $127,010▼2.5% | $127,010▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $19,159▲78.5% | $23,391▲9.5% | $130,269▼3.1% | $130,269▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,735▼23.6% | $21,363▲42.3% | $134,500▼7.3% | $134,500▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $14,049▼24.2% | $15,014▼14.9% | $145,128▼0.7% | $145,128▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,540▼43.1% | $17,653▲4.2% | $146,093▲0.6% | $146,093▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $32,587▲117% | $16,949▲14.2% | $145,207▲12.1% | $145,207▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $15,036▲27.9% | $14,838▲21.7% | $129,566▲0.2% | $129,566▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,757▲0.9% | $12,194▼2.2% | $129,369▼0.3% | $129,369▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $11,653▲9.7% | $12,466▼9.5% | $129,806▼0.6% | $129,806▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $10,622▼25.8% | $13,768▼5.5% | $130,619▼2.4% | $130,619▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $14,322▼13.1% | $14,563▲13.0% | $133,767▼0.2% | $133,767▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,488 | $12,891▼23.4% | $134,008▲2.8% | $134,008▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $16,832▼14.7% | $130,410▼1.3% | $130,410▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $19,730▲72.6% | $132,100▼5.6% | $132,100▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $11,428 | $139,900 | $139,900 | 990PF |
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Data for Hazel T Nelson Scholarship Fund (EIN 48-1046006) 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.