Make A Smile Happen Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make A Smile Happen Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, registered in 2001, with $64,829 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 664, Natchitoches, LA, 71458 EIN 72-1489685 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2025)
$65K
▲ 26.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2025)
$51K
Net assets
$34K
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 Make A Smile Happen 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 rating8 mo reserves · +22% 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 Make A Smile Happen Inc: 8 mo reserves · +22% 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 Make A Smile Happen 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 Make A Smile Happen 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 664, Natchitoches, LA, 71458
- City
- Natchitoches
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37K (FY2010) to $65K (FY2025) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
22.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34K
Net assets
$34K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,829▲26.9% | $50,549▼16.0% | $33,996▲72.4% | $33,996▲72.4% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $51,072▼6.0% | $60,186▼18.9% | $19,716▼31.6% | $19,716▼31.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $54,355▼2.9% | $74,203▲55.9% | $28,829▼40.8% | $28,829▼40.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $55,964▼6.9% | $47,609▼8.0% | $48,677▲20.7% | $48,677▲20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $60,140▲19.0% | $51,770▼0.4% | $40,321▲26.2% | $40,321▲26.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,548▼13.6% | $51,982▲5.3% | $31,951▼4.3% | $32,010▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $58,478▲3.1% | $49,353▼23.4% | $33,384▲37.6% | $33,439▲37.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $56,733▼5.7% | $64,417▲2.8% | $24,259▼24.4% | $24,338▼24.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $60,180▼9.2% | $62,664▼12.4% | $32,083▼5.7% | $32,123▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $66,281▼1.2% | $71,533▲22.0% | $34,024▼13.4% | $34,024▼13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $67,094▲12.6% | $58,618▼0.5% | $39,275▲27.5% | $39,332▲27.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $59,595▲4.3% | $58,889▲5.7% | $30,800▲2.3% | $30,853▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,161▼2.2% | $55,720▲12.3% | $30,094▲5.0% | $30,116▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $58,430▲2.6% | $49,609▼4.5% | $28,653▲44.5% | $28,700▲44.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $56,976▲53.6% | $51,927▲84.1% | $19,831▲34.2% | $19,885▲34.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $37,089 | $28,203 | $14,782 | $14,844 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Smile Happen Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Smile Happen Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1489685, based in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Smile Happen Inc's EIN?
- Make A Smile Happen Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1489685.
- How much revenue does Make A Smile Happen Inc report?
- Make A Smile Happen Inc reported $64,829 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Smile Happen Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Smile Happen Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Smile Happen Inc (EIN 72-1489685) 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.