Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1988, with $3,823 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-6255425 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$3,823
▼ 13.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,010
Net assets
$81K
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.
F
—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 Merle E Gilliand 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating108 mo reserves · -136% 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 Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund: 108 mo reserves · -136% margin earns a F 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 Merle E Gilliand 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 Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5,532 (FY2013) to $3,823 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $81K
Operating margin
-135.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$81K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,823▼13.6% | $9,010▼4.4% | $81,188▼6.0% | $81,188▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,426▼77.1% | $9,428▼58.0% | $86,345▼5.5% | $86,345▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,334▲66.8% | $22,453▲132% | $91,373▼3.3% | $91,373▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $11,591▲68.0% | $9,667▲18.4% | $94,532▲18.3% | $94,532▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,900▲107% | $8,166▲150% | $79,888▼2.0% | $79,888▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,336▼49.3% | $3,261▲350% | $81,519▲0.1% | $81,519▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,576▲1.1% | $725▼85.4% | $81,442▲7.7% | $81,442▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,507▲159% | $4,980▲964% | $75,591▲2.1% | $75,591▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,509▲66.8% | $468▼94.8% | $74,066▲2.8% | $74,066▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,504▼49.6% | $8,958▼6.1% | $72,023▼9.4% | $72,023▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,983▼46.1% | $9,545▲1592% | $79,478▼9.4% | $79,478▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $5,532 | $564▼95.2% | $87,683▲6.0% | $87,683▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $11,713▲1557% | $82,715▼7.3% | $82,715▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $707▼90.2% | $89,260▲2.5% | $89,260▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $7,199 | $87,043 | $87,043 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6255425, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6255425.
- How much revenue does Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund report?
- Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund reported $3,823 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Merle E Gilliand Scholarship Fund (EIN 25-6255425) 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.