Network For Strong Communities is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1998, with $1,303,568 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5M
Net assets
-$126K
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 Network For Strong Communities— 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 Network For Strong Communities: 0 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a D 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 Network For Strong Communities— 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 Network For Strong Communities: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $744K (FY2016) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-18.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
-$126K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,303,568▲2.7% | $1,545,172▼10.7% | -$125,804▼1705% | $1,634,655▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,269,310▲66.3% | $1,729,510▲40.2% | $7,839▼98.3% | $1,697,680▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $763,433▼15.1% | $1,233,343▲4.8% | $468,038▼50.5% | $1,797,556▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $898,760▼58.7% | $1,176,552▲28.5% | $945,976▼22.7% | $1,808,299▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,174,808▲337% | $915,586▲57.3% | $1,223,519▲3252% | $1,611,558▲1285% | 990 |
| 2017 | $497,926▼33.1% | $581,881▼17.8% | -$38,823▼186% | $116,337▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $744,411 | $708,306▼28.5% | $45,132▼88.4% | $76,360▼82.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $990,106▼1.7% | $387,732▼49.6% | $433,506▼48.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,007,219▼48.7% | $769,110▼7.6% | $838,792▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,963,699 | $832,213 | $1,019,801 | 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.
9 grants to Network For Strong Communities totaling $439K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | The capacity building scholarship, scholarship fund for select small nonprofits, designated for lift for life gym - for ed to attend executive director roundtable in 2025; for lflg visioning/board training session in q12025. acknowledge nina needleman, donor | 2024 | $80,750 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Capacity building scholarship | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Capacity building scholarship diane drollinger | 2022 | $25,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Community bldg, improvement & capacity building | 2021 | $105,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Capacity building class | 2020 | $35,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | $5000 towards 1st annual capacity building scholarship graduation; and $35,000 towards 2020 capacity building scholarship, class 101 | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $40,000 |
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Data for Network For Strong Communities (EIN 43-1752694) 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.