Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Havana, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $42,289 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
124 W Market St, Havana, IL, 62644 EIN 37-6233127 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$42K
▲ 41.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$37K
Net assets
$618K
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 Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund— 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 rating199 mo reserves · +12% 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 Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund: 199 mo reserves · +12% 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 Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund— 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 Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9,363 (FY2016) to $42K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $618K
Operating margin
12.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$618K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$618K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,289▲41.2% | $37,231▼9.3% | $618,221▲0.1% | $618,221▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $29,958▲50.6% | $41,045▲13.0% | $617,470▲0.9% | $617,470▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,889▼75.6% | $36,312▼22.5% | $612,096▼6.9% | $612,096▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $81,453▲147% | $46,862▲0.2% | $657,524▲10.6% | $657,524▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $32,992▼39.6% | $46,772▲68.0% | $594,701▼1.8% | $594,701▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $54,617▲483% | $27,842▼12.7% | $605,910▲31.2% | $605,910▲31.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,363 | $31,889▼11.1% | $461,671▼10.1% | $461,671▼12.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $35,876 | $513,373 | $530,193 | 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 Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-6233127, based in Havana, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6233127.
- How much revenue does Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund report?
- Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund reported $42,289 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lemmer-blazer Scholarship Fund (EIN 37-6233127) 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.