Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, registered in 1997, with $683,928 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$684K
▲ 31.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$292K
Net assets
$6.3M
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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation— 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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation: 261 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a B+ 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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation— 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 Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $491K (FY2013) to $684K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
57.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$454
Net assets
$6.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,928▲31.6% | $291,559▲18.5% | $6,336,621▲6.6% | $6,337,075▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $519,731▼18.2% | $246,144▼25.8% | $5,944,252▲4.8% | $5,944,252▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $634,981▼30.9% | $331,577▲65.9% | $5,670,665▲5.7% | $5,737,355▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $919,080▲54.5% | $199,910▼48.7% | $5,367,261▲15.5% | $5,367,261▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $594,960▲25.9% | $389,829▲37.0% | $4,648,091▲4.6% | $4,648,091▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $472,557▼43.4% | $284,446▼15.1% | $4,442,960▼0.3% | $4,442,960▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $834,747▲19.6% | $334,910▲3.7% | $4,454,849▲12.6% | $4,454,849▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $697,694▲21.3% | $323,047▼6.6% | $3,955,012▲4.7% | $3,955,012▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $575,289▲14.8% | $345,710▲22.8% | $3,776,423▲6.5% | $3,776,423▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $501,127▼28.6% | $281,505▼7.7% | $3,546,844▲6.6% | $3,546,844▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $701,406▲43.0% | $304,879▲13.8% | $3,327,222▲33.5% | $3,327,222▲33.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $490,526 | $267,872▼22.2% | $2,492,695▼8.0% | $2,492,695▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $344,345▼63.1% | $2,708,041▲11.4% | $2,708,041▲11.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $933,992 | $2,431,101 | $2,431,101 | 990PF |
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Data for Joseph B Scheller and Rita Scheller Charitable Foundation (EIN 23-7824343) 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.