J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, registered in 1986, with $9,678 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2701 Edgewood Pkwy Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 EIN 42-6387434 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,678
▲ 108.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$8,847
Net assets
$133K
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 Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust— 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 rating180 mo reserves · +9% 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 Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust: 180 mo reserves · +9% 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 Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust— 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 Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2701 Edgewood Pkwy Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404
- City
- Cedar Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8,906 (FY2014) to $9,678 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $133K
Operating margin
8.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$133K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$133K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,678▲108% | $8,847▼14.9% | $133,022▲0.6% | $133,022▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,650▼55.2% | $10,397▼10.2% | $132,191▼4.2% | $132,191▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,389▼35.2% | $11,581▲6.5% | $137,938▼0.9% | $137,938▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,026▲326% | $10,875▲5.3% | $139,130▲3.8% | $139,130▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,766▼12.1% | $10,328▲33.8% | $133,979▼4.6% | $133,979▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,282▼64.2% | $7,717▲3.6% | $140,483▼2.4% | $140,483▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $11,961▲141% | $7,452▼3.6% | $143,918▲3.2% | $143,918▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $4,966▼16.0% | $7,727▲2.8% | $139,409▼1.9% | $139,409▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,914▲129% | $7,516▼3.6% | $142,170▼1.1% | $142,170▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,578▼71.1% | $7,795▼6.2% | $143,772▼3.5% | $143,772▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $8,906 | $8,309 | $148,988 | $148,988 | 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 Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6387434, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust's EIN?
- J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6387434.
- How much revenue does J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust report?
- J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust reported $9,678 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Ralph and Gladys Meier Scholarship Trust (EIN 42-6387434) 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.