Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Muskegon, Michigan, registered in 1997, with $48,053 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$48K
▲ 58.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$507K
Employees
—
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 Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society— 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 Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society: 140 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B+ 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 Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society— 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 Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $9,514 (FY2009) to $48K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
9.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$507K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$507K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,053▲58.8% | $43,482▲9.4% | $507,348▲2.2% | $507,348▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $30,268▲27.4% | $39,737▼24.5% | $496,321▼0.5% | $496,321▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,756▼1.5% | $52,621▼4.4% | $498,850▼1.5% | $498,850▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24,120▲1312% | $55,044▲83.5% | $506,642▼7.2% | $506,642▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,708▼84.3% | $29,991▼13.8% | $546,024▼3.2% | $546,024▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,863▼70.2% | $34,796▼29.5% | $563,855▼8.9% | $563,855▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,405▼79.3% | $49,380▼1.0% | $619,264▼2.3% | $619,264▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $176,260▲42.6% | $49,887▼16.2% | $633,747▲24.9% | $633,747▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,624▲13.3% | $59,554▲87.6% | $507,374▲14.5% | $507,374▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,074▲1046% | $31,747▼13.2% | $443,304▲2.3% | $443,304▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $9,514 | $36,564 | $433,220 | $433,220 | 990EZ |
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Data for Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society (EIN 38-3330000) 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.