J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sedalia, Missouri, registered in 1985, with $2,087,560 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3201 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO, 65301 EIN 43-1320429 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1M
▲ 84.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$26.0M
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 J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc— 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 rating232 mo reserves · +36% 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 Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc: 232 mo reserves · +36% 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 J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc— 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 J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $790K (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $26.0M
Operating margin
35.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31.6M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$26.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,087,560▲84.6% | $1,344,899▲7.2% | $26,041,852▲12.3% | $31,577,257▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,130,748▼55.1% | $1,255,082▲16.1% | $23,186,577▲5.8% | $29,032,776▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,520,213▼28.4% | $1,081,203▼19.3% | $21,905,222▼3.8% | $28,671,139▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,520,758▲52.9% | $1,340,409▲104% | $22,781,850▲24.5% | $29,864,752▲62.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,303,330▲129% | $657,376▲3.2% | $18,292,428▲10.0% | $18,361,943▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,006,314▲20.5% | $637,265▼27.4% | $16,630,179▲4.5% | $16,707,780▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $835,151▼59.9% | $877,563▼21.9% | $15,920,646▲3.8% | $15,940,500▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,082,784▲145% | $1,123,166▲45.9% | $15,335,615▲17.5% | $15,400,303▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $850,057▼8.2% | $770,016▼15.0% | $13,046,080▼1.2% | $13,097,570▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $925,972▲17.3% | $905,768▼1.5% | $13,198,922▲2.0% | $13,216,642▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $789,622 | $919,523▲18.5% | $12,934,764▲13.0% | $13,008,816▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $775,801▼84.1% | $11,442,085▲10.6% | $11,920,694▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,870,123▲552% | $10,342,145▼3.0% | $10,477,609▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $746,436▲15.2% | $10,663,780▲24.7% | $10,846,903▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $648,002 | $8,549,581 | $8,760,477 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $25K total
2 grants to J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $14,750 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1320429, based in Sedalia, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
- J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1320429.
- How much revenue does J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc report?
- J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc reported $2,087,560 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Higdon Potter Educational Foundation Inc (EIN 43-1320429) 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.