Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1974, with $53,983 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 23-7423493 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$54K
▲ 81.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54K
Net assets
$957K
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 Michael S Applestein 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating213 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 Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund: 213 mo reserves · -0% 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 Michael S Applestein 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 Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49K (FY2013) to $54K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $957K
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$957K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$957K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,983▲81.2% | $54,011▼40.6% | $956,633▲0.1% | $956,633▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $29,791▼25.0% | $90,952▲8.2% | $955,729▼6.1% | $955,729▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $39,724▼66.6% | $84,032▲6.0% | $1,017,421▼4.2% | $1,017,421▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $119,080▲54.7% | $79,275▲14.7% | $1,062,472▲3.9% | $1,062,472▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $76,959▲6.8% | $69,119▼4.4% | $1,022,494▲4.5% | $1,022,494▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $72,035▲7.1% | $72,332▲7.1% | $978,066 | $978,066 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $67,251▲53.4% | $67,522▼0.6% | $977,980 | $977,980 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $43,830▲24.6% | $67,901▼4.4% | $978,261▼2.5% | $978,261▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $35,176▼48.9% | $71,015▲2.5% | $1,003,376▼3.3% | $1,003,376▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $68,778▲40.0% | $69,276▼4.8% | $1,037,159▼0.2% | $1,037,159▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $49,127 | $72,741▲9.9% | $1,039,539▼2.1% | $1,039,539▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $66,182▼2.9% | $1,061,858▼2.1% | $1,061,858▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $68,187 | $1,084,588 | $1,084,588 | 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 Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7423493, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7423493.
- How much revenue does Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund report?
- Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund reported $53,983 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Michael S Applestein Scholarship Fund (EIN 23-7423493) 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.