Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sturgis, South Dakota, registered in 2000, with $14,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 535, Sturgis, SD, 57785 EIN 46-0451894 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,202
Net assets
$304K
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 Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust— 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 rating397 mo reserves · +38% 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 Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust: 397 mo reserves · +38% 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 Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust— 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 Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 535, Sturgis, SD, 57785
- City
- Sturgis
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $37K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $304K
Operating margin
38.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$304K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$304K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,832▲10.1% | $9,202▲2.8% | $304,173▲1.9% | $304,173▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,474▼9.2% | $8,955▼16.3% | $298,543▲1.5% | $298,543▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,838▼37.7% | $10,704▲22.2% | $294,024▲1.4% | $294,024▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $23,800▲42400% | $8,762▲150% | $289,892▲5.5% | $289,892▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $56▼99.8% | $3,504▼89.7% | $274,854▲6.0% | $274,854▼19.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $35,101▼20.6% | $34,156▼15.5% | $259,384▲0.4% | $341,125▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $44,204▲19.4% | $40,443▼1.9% | $258,439▲1.5% | $364,870▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $37,026 | $41,245▼11.7% | $254,678▼1.6% | $391,014▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $46,711 | $258,897 | $417,614 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0451894, based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0451894.
- How much revenue does Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust report?
- Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust reported $14,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Meade School District 46-1 Charitable Trust (EIN 46-0451894) 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.