Merlin C Begalske Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Merlin C Begalske Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Union, Iowa, registered in 2005, with $14,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 Hall St, West Union, IA, 52175 EIN 20-6335296 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▲ 17.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15K
Net assets
$299K
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 Merlin C Begalske Tr— 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 rating242 mo reserves · -1% 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 Merlin C Begalske Tr: 242 mo reserves · -1% 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 Merlin C Begalske Tr— 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 Merlin C Begalske Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Hall St, West Union, IA, 52175
- City
- West Union
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $299K
Operating margin
-1.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$299K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$299K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,640▲17.5% | $14,842▼47.8% | $299,213▼0.1% | $299,213▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $12,460▼30.8% | $28,409▲99.9% | $299,613▼5.1% | $299,613▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $18,003▼67.0% | $14,215▼24.1% | $315,856▲1.2% | $315,856▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $54,498▲1414% | $18,731▼24.6% | $312,068▲12.9% | $312,068▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$4,149▼121% | $24,855▼2.5% | $276,301▼9.5% | $276,301▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,343▲15.6% | $25,494 | $305,305▼2.0% | $305,305▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $16,734▲29.8% | $25,489▼2.4% | $311,456▼0.9% | $311,456▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,894▲160% | $26,119▲40.8% | $314,302▼4.8% | $314,302▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,958▼62.6% | $18,550▼28.1% | $330,177▼3.9% | $330,177▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,245▲2.8% | $25,794▲0.6% | $343,738▼3.5% | $343,738▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $12,890▼7.9% | $25,644▲90.3% | $356,293▼3.5% | $356,293▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $13,990 | $13,478 | $369,067 | $369,067 | 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 Merlin C Begalske Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Merlin C Begalske Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-6335296, based in West Union, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Merlin C Begalske Tr's EIN?
- Merlin C Begalske Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-6335296.
- How much revenue does Merlin C Begalske Tr report?
- Merlin C Begalske Tr reported $14,640 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Merlin C Begalske Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Merlin C Begalske Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Merlin C Begalske Tr (EIN 20-6335296) 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.