Merrimans Culinary Scholarship
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kamuela, Hawaii, registered in 1999, with $591,555 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
65-1227 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, HI, 96743 EIN 99-0341857 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$592K
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$590K
Net assets
$5,059
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 Merrimans Culinary Scholarship— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Merrimans Culinary Scholarship: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C 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 Merrimans Culinary Scholarship— 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 Merrimans Culinary Scholarship: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 65-1227 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, HI, 96743
- City
- Kamuela
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5,059
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5,059
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,059
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $591,555 | $589,671 | $5,059 | $5,059 | 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.
Grants received · $41K total
3 grants to Merrimans Culinary Scholarship totaling $41K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Disaster response | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Merrimans Culinary Scholarship a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Merrimans Culinary Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0341857, based in Kamuela, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Merrimans Culinary Scholarship's EIN?
- Merrimans Culinary Scholarship's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0341857.
- How much revenue does Merrimans Culinary Scholarship report?
- Merrimans Culinary Scholarship reported $591,555 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Merrimans Culinary Scholarship have?
- CharityIndex grades Merrimans Culinary Scholarship C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Merrimans Culinary Scholarship (EIN 99-0341857) 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.