J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Champaign, Illinois, registered in 1988, with $5,400 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 260, Champaign, IL, 61824 EIN 36-6863717 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$5,400
▼ 41.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$11K
Net assets
$120K
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 J Edgar Wolfer 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 rating135 mo reserves · -97% 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 Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund: 135 mo reserves · -97% 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 J Edgar Wolfer 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 J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $5,377 (FY2016) to $5,400 (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $120K
Operating margin
-96.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$120K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$120K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,400▼41.1% | $10,630▲9.2% | $119,725▼4.2% | $119,725▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $9,167▲126% | $9,737▼7.1% | $124,955▼0.5% | $124,955▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,059▼38.4% | $10,481▲35.9% | $125,524▼4.6% | $125,524▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,588▲56.0% | $7,712▼14.8% | $131,640▼0.9% | $131,640▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,224▼14.9% | $9,047▼6.1% | $132,777▼2.5% | $132,777▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,962▲397% | $9,639▼6.9% | $136,127▼3.3% | $136,127▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $999▼63.8% | $10,357▲32.8% | $140,811▼6.2% | $140,811▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,757▼48.7% | $7,799▲50.6% | $150,172▼3.2% | $150,172▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,377 | $5,179 | $155,214 | $155,214 | 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 J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6863717, based in Champaign, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6863717.
- How much revenue does J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund report?
- J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund reported $5,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Edgar Wolfer Scholarship Fund (EIN 36-6863717) 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.