Mar-del Watermelon Association
501(c)(5)Food & Agriculture
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mar-del Watermelon Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Hebron, Maryland, registered in 2000, with $265,321 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 319, Hebron, MD, 21830 EIN 51-0364242 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$265K
▲ 84.8% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$235K
Net assets
$310K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Mar-del Watermelon Association— 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 rating16 mo reserves · +11% 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 Mar-del Watermelon Association: 16 mo reserves · +11% 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 Mar-del Watermelon Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Mar-del Watermelon Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 319, Hebron, MD, 21830
- City
- Hebron
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $143K (FY2013) to $265K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $310K
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$310K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$310K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,321▲84.8% | $234,988▲68.9% | $310,325▲10.8% | $310,325▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $143,609▲14.0% | $139,107▲36.8% | $279,992▲1.6% | $281,281▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $126,024▲9.7% | $101,716▲33.9% | $275,490▲9.7% | $276,778▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $114,916▲32.4% | $75,990▲11.2% | $251,182▲18.3% | $252,225▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,794▼37.7% | $68,320▼38.9% | $212,256▲9.5% | $213,278▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $139,376▲11.7% | $111,781▼12.1% | $193,782▲16.6% | $194,804▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $124,724▼34.4% | $127,199▼25.5% | $166,187▼1.5% | $167,209▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $190,217▲13.9% | $170,725▼7.6% | $168,662▲13.1% | $169,684▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,949▲23.8% | $184,776▲8.5% | $149,170▼10.7% | $150,972▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $134,905▼2.1% | $170,350▲26.5% | $166,997▼17.5% | $166,997▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $137,866▼3.5% | $134,642▲4.8% | $202,460▲1.6% | $202,460▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $142,886 | $128,535▼33.5% | $199,236▲7.8% | $199,236▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $193,261▲66.7% | $184,885▲7.4% | $184,885▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $115,904 | $172,097 | $172,097 | 990 |
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 Mar-del Watermelon Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mar-del Watermelon Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0364242, based in Hebron, Maryland.
- What is Mar-del Watermelon Association's EIN?
- Mar-del Watermelon Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0364242.
- How much revenue does Mar-del Watermelon Association report?
- Mar-del Watermelon Association reported $265,321 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mar-del Watermelon Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Mar-del Watermelon Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mar-del Watermelon Association (EIN 51-0364242) 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.