Muse Winston-salem
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Muse Winston-salem is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winstonsalem, North Carolina, registered in 1998, with $952,714 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
226 S Liberty Street, Winstonsalem, NC, 27101 EIN 56-2039230 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$953K
▲ 681.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$228K
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
B
—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 Muse Winston-salem— 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 rating126 mo reserves · +76% 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 Muse Winston-salem: 126 mo reserves · +76% 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 Muse Winston-salem— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Muse Winston-salem: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 226 S Liberty Street, Winstonsalem, NC, 27101
- City
- Winstonsalem
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $387K (FY2020) to $953K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $85KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
76.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$85K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $952,714▲682% | $228,253▲51.4% | $2,394,568▲125% | $2,479,452▲130% | 990 |
| 2022 | $121,841▼23.3% | $150,794▲7.5% | $1,066,538▼2.4% | $1,078,757▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $158,917▼58.9% | $140,290▼38.8% | $1,092,480▲1.7% | $1,098,816▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $387,068 | $229,147▲112% | $1,073,812▲31.7% | $1,092,673▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,139 | $815,400 | $826,045 | 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 · $692K total
6 grants to Muse Winston-salem totaling $692K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 18 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $184,404 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 13 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $88,442 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 17 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $89,554 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 16 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2021 | $159,794 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 15 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2020 | $85,490 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 18 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2019 | $84,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Muse Winston-salem a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Muse Winston-salem is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2039230, based in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Muse Winston-salem's EIN?
- Muse Winston-salem's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2039230.
- How much revenue does Muse Winston-salem report?
- Muse Winston-salem reported $952,714 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Muse Winston-salem have?
- CharityIndex grades Muse Winston-salem B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Muse Winston-salem (EIN 56-2039230) 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.