Milk Carton On A String Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Darien, Georgia, registered in 2017, with $322,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$322K
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$310K
Net assets
$13K
Employees
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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 Milk Carton On A String Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Milk Carton On A String Inc: 1 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Milk Carton On A String Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Milk Carton On A String Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $143K (FY2020) to $322K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,148▲8.6% | $309,959▲4.3% | $13,065▲1391% | $13,065▲1391% | 990 |
| 2023 | $296,559▲71.5% | $297,277▲76.0% | $876▼84.4% | $876▼84.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $172,902▲4.2% | $168,872▼7.0% | $5,624▲253% | $5,624▲253% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $165,981▲16.0% | $181,641▲44.3% | $1,594▼90.8% | $1,594▼90.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $143,143 | $125,889 | $17,254 | $17,254 | 990EZ |
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.
10 grants to Milk Carton On A String Inc totaling $154K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2021 | $17,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,213 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,375 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2018 | $10,000 |
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Data for Milk Carton On A String Inc (EIN 82-2260885) 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.