J C Cruisers
501(c)(7)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
J C Cruisers is a 501(c)(7) organization based in Rensselaer, Indiana, registered in 1998, with $4,575 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 92, Rensselaer, IN, 47978 EIN 35-2038119 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$4,575
▼ 20.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,205
Net assets
$9,695
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 J C Cruisers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · +52% 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 J C Cruisers: 53 mo reserves · +52% margin earns a A 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 J C Cruisers— 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 J C Cruisers: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 92, Rensselaer, IN, 47978
- City
- Rensselaer
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2,656 (FY2010) to $4,575 (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9,695
Operating margin
51.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9,695
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9,695
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,575▼20.8% | $2,205▼59.0% | $9,695▲32.4% | $9,695▲32.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $5,780▲132% | $5,374▲270% | $7,325▲5.9% | $7,325▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $2,494▲22.9% | $1,453▼52.4% | $6,919▲17.7% | $6,919▲17.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $2,030▲38.1% | $3,054▲275% | $5,878▼14.8% | $5,878▼14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $1,470▼26.9% | $814▼49.3% | $6,902▲10.5% | $6,902▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $2,010▼72.3% | $1,604▼69.6% | $6,246▲7.0% | $6,246▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $7,269▲152% | $5,273▲159% | $5,840▲51.9% | $5,840▲51.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $2,885▲47.0% | $2,039▲150% | $3,844▲28.2% | $3,844▲28.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $1,962▲852% | $814▼25.3% | $2,998▲144% | $2,998▲144% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | -$261▼117% | $1,089▲44.0% | $1,228▼52.4% | $1,228▼52.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $1,573▼22.9% | $756▼63.9% | $2,578▲46.4% | $2,578▲46.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $2,041▲585% | $2,097▲30.3% | $1,761▼3.1% | $1,761▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $298▼74.1% | $1,609▲167% | $1,817▼41.9% | $1,817▼41.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $1,151▼56.7% | $603▼85.1% | $3,128▲21.2% | $3,128▲21.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $2,656 | $4,060 | $2,580 | $2,580 | 990EZ |
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 J C Cruisers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J C Cruisers is a 501(c)(7) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2038119, based in Rensselaer, Indiana.
- What is J C Cruisers's EIN?
- J C Cruisers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2038119.
- How much revenue does J C Cruisers report?
- J C Cruisers reported $4,575 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J C Cruisers have?
- CharityIndex grades J C Cruisers C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J C Cruisers (EIN 35-2038119) 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.