Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fowler, Indiana, registered in 1991, with $15,165 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 511, Fowler, IN, 47944 EIN 35-6479328 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▲ 32.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$212K
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.
F
—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 L Henderson 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -691% 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 L Henderson Scholarship Fund: 21 mo reserves · -691% margin earns a F 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 L Henderson 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 Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $17K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $212K
Operating margin
-690.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$212K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$212K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,165▲32.6% | $119,910▲10851% | $211,939▼33.1% | $211,939▼33.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,438▲6116% | $1,095▼86.3% | $316,684▲3.4% | $316,684▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $184▼97.8% | $7,995▲8.0% | $306,341▼2.5% | $306,341▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,178▲47.1% | $7,403 | $314,152▲0.2% | $314,152▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,558▲89.2% | $7,405▲0.2% | $313,377▼0.6% | $313,377▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,938▼19.8% | $7,392▼6.3% | $315,224▼1.4% | $315,224▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,663▲305% | $7,888▲4.2% | $319,678▼1.3% | $319,678▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $905▼87.6% | $7,571▼1.0% | $323,903▼2.0% | $323,903▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,271▼31.4% | $7,644▼30.4% | $330,569▼0.1% | $330,569▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $10,592▲9.2% | $10,980▼4.5% | $330,942▼0.1% | $330,942▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $9,696▼42.9% | $11,493▼23.2% | $331,330▼0.5% | $331,330▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,990 | $14,968▲91.6% | $333,127▲0.6% | $333,127▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $7,814▲6.4% | $331,105▲1.9% | $331,105▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $7,342▲3.4% | $324,831▲1.1% | $324,831▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $7,098 | $321,388 | $321,388 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6479328, based in Fowler, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6479328.
- How much revenue does Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund report?
- Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund reported $15,165 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen L Henderson Scholarship Fund (EIN 35-6479328) 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.