Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norton, Kansas, registered in 2003, with $25,769 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$26K
▲ 140.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$16K
Net assets
$0
Employees
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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 Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr: 0 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $19K (FY2016) to $26K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
38.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$903K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,769▲141% | $15,827▲30.0% | $0 | $902,989▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $10,704▲111% | $12,175▼2.6% | $0 | $816,319▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$96,866▼357% | $12,500▼38.8% | $0 | $702,564▼21.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $37,736▲64.6% | $20,425▼21.4% | $0 | $890,862▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $22,919▲44.4% | $25,980▲32.7% | $0 | $848,159▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,869▲7.3% | $19,580▲7.4% | $0 | $797,939▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $14,791▲21.7% | $18,230▲125% | $0▼100% | $761,472▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,155▼36.8% | $8,089▼58.1% | $755,833▲0.5% | $755,833▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $19,227 | $19,290 | $751,767 | $751,767 | 990PF |
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Data for Jack A & Wanda Mae Mechsner Foundation Tr (EIN 56-6611947) 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.