Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vandalia, Illinois, registered in 1989, with $95,994 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
311 Banker Blvd, Vandalia, IL, 62471 EIN 37-1248135 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▼ 31.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$90K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
C+
—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 Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation— 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 rating309 mo reserves · +6% 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 Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation: 309 mo reserves · +6% 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 Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation— 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 Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2013) to $96K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,994▼31.7% | $90,169▲13.5% | $2,324,983▲0.3% | $2,324,983▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $140,619▲78.2% | $79,427▼6.4% | $2,319,158▲2.7% | $2,319,158▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,930▼37.7% | $84,876▲19.8% | $2,257,966▼0.3% | $2,257,966▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,611▼71.1% | $70,875▼12.8% | $2,263,912▲2.5% | $2,263,912▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $437,756▲96.4% | $81,308▲11.3% | $2,208,176▲19.2% | $2,208,176▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $222,855▲306% | $73,045▲1.1% | $1,851,728▲8.8% | $1,851,728▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,899▼54.1% | $72,251▲7.4% | $1,701,918▼1.0% | $1,701,918▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $119,629▲97.6% | $67,299▲7.6% | $1,719,270▲3.1% | $1,719,270▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,551▼0.8% | $62,546▼1.7% | $1,666,940▼0.1% | $1,666,940▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $61,041▲6.2% | $63,659▼7.4% | $1,668,935▼0.2% | $1,668,935▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $57,494▼11.4% | $68,739▲0.7% | $1,671,553▼0.7% | $1,671,553▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $64,898 | $68,266▼0.6% | $1,682,798▼0.2% | $1,682,798▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $68,665▼19.4% | $1,686,166▲3.0% | $1,686,166▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $85,197▲20.3% | $1,636,765▼1.9% | $1,636,765▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $70,833 | $1,668,228 | $1,668,228 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1248135, based in Vandalia, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's EIN?
- Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1248135.
- How much revenue does Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation report?
- Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation reported $95,994 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation (EIN 37-1248135) 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.