Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1989, with $15,524 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 61-1163331 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▲ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$17K
Net assets
$285K
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.
B
—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 Helen K Carney 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 rating200 mo reserves · -10% 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 Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund: 200 mo reserves · -10% 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 Helen K Carney 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12K (FY2013) to $16K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $285K
Operating margin
-10.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$285K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$285K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,524▲4.4% | $17,071▲1.2% | $284,700▼0.6% | $284,700▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,868▲4.0% | $16,876▼13.2% | $286,459▼0.6% | $286,459▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,291▼45.8% | $19,442▲12.1% | $288,201▼1.7% | $288,201▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,390▲133% | $17,340▼2.6% | $293,165▲3.2% | $293,165▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $11,338▼78.8% | $17,809▲0.2% | $284,130▼2.4% | $284,130▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $53,500▲76.5% | $17,776▲1.0% | $291,234▲14.0% | $291,234▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,311▲99.6% | $17,604▲7.6% | $255,506▲5.2% | $255,506▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $15,183▼0.5% | $16,356▼2.4% | $242,799▼0.5% | $242,799▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,257▼35.7% | $16,758▼7.6% | $243,973▼0.6% | $243,973▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $23,718▼10.3% | $18,132▼3.8% | $245,474▲2.3% | $245,474▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,440▲121% | $18,855▲33.0% | $239,888▲3.3% | $239,888▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $11,949 | $14,174▲1.7% | $232,303▼0.5% | $232,303▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $13,937▼8.0% | $233,529▼2.2% | $233,529▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $15,142▲21.5% | $238,773▼3.6% | $238,773▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $12,460 | $247,642 | $247,642 | 990PF |
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 Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1163331, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1163331.
- How much revenue does Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund report?
- Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund reported $15,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen K Carney Scholarship Fund (EIN 61-1163331) 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.