Koester House Museum Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Koester House Museum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marysville, Kansas, registered in 2012, with $108,926 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 288, Marysville, KS, 66508 EIN 26-3177567 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$109K
▲ 174.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
$86K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Koester House Museum 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +31% 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 Koester House Museum Foundation Inc: 14 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a A 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 Koester House Museum 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 →
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 Koester House Museum Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 288, Marysville, KS, 66508
- City
- Marysville
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $20K (FY2014) to $109K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
31.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86K
Net assets
$86K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,926▲175% | $74,713▼11.0% | $86,342▲65.6% | $86,342▲65.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $39,681▲22.7% | $83,901▲387% | $52,129▼45.9% | $52,129▼45.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $32,342▼53.9% | $17,233▼73.8% | $96,349▲13.8% | $96,349▲13.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $70,163▲47.6% | $65,701▲15.1% | $84,685▲4.7% | $84,685▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,531▲17.8% | $57,078▼20.7% | $80,868▼17.1% | $80,868▼17.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $40,359▼49.6% | $71,992▲115% | $97,495▼18.9% | $97,495▼18.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $80,094▲122% | $33,497▼61.4% | $120,143▲144% | $120,143▲144% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $36,020▼8.9% | $86,766▲8.1% | $49,186▼50.8% | $49,186▼50.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $39,560▲94.7% | $80,298▲484% | $99,932▼29.0% | $99,932▼29.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $20,322▲0.3% | $13,759▲111% | $140,670▲4.9% | $140,670▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $20,261 | $6,533 | $134,107 | $134,107 | 990EZ |
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 · $411K total
19 grants to Koester House Museum Foundation Inc totaling $411K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Arts & humanities | 2024 | $35,614 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $21,486 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of brick wall around newer koester house | 2022 | $28,699 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of brick wall around newer koester house | 2022 | $21,120 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Landscape & walkway project in west koestergardens | 2021 | $19,731 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Panels 17 & 18 restoration and capstones | 2020 | $24,075 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of khm west walkway & patio and installation of zero step entry in west wall | 2020 | $22,519 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of panels 13,14,15 & 16 | 2020 | $14,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of panels 10 & 11 of brick wall | 2020 | $9,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration to the 1882-83 brick wall | 2019 | $19,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration on 2 more brick panel walls | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of koester museum wall | 2019 | $9,700 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Restoration of koester house museum brick wall | 2019 | $9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Koester House Museum Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Koester House Museum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3177567, based in Marysville, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Koester House Museum Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Koester House Museum Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3177567.
- How much revenue does Koester House Museum Foundation Inc report?
- Koester House Museum Foundation Inc reported $108,926 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Koester House Museum Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Koester House Museum Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Koester House Museum Foundation Inc (EIN 26-3177567) 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.