Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, registered in 2007, with $5,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
200 Main St, Watsontown, PA, 17777 EIN 20-3221418 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$5,640
▼ 23.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5,003
Net assets
$16K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Norman E Buck 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +11% 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 Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund: 38 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A 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 Norman E Buck 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 Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 200 Main St, Watsontown, PA, 17777
- City
- Watsontown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $7,774 (FY2013) to $5,640 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16K
Net assets
$16K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,640▼23.8% | $5,003▼13.2% | $15,925▲4.2% | $15,925▲4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $7,405▼26.3% | $5,766▲8.5% | $15,288▲12.0% | $15,288▲12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $10,043▲30.3% | $5,315▲25.7% | $13,649▲53.0% | $13,649▲53.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $7,707▲3152% | $4,228▲52.9% | $8,921▲63.9% | $8,921▲63.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $237▼97.9% | $2,765▼78.5% | $5,442▼31.7% | $5,442▼31.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $11,091▲509% | $12,845▲168% | $7,970▼18.0% | $7,970▼18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $1,822▼73.7% | $4,784▼40.4% | $9,724▼23.3% | $9,724▼23.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $6,939▲73.0% | $8,028▲5.6% | $12,686▼7.9% | $12,686▼7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $4,011▲39.7% | $7,602▲82.3% | $13,775▼20.7% | $13,775▼20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $2,871▼79.5% | $4,170▼72.1% | $17,366▼7.0% | $17,366▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $14,008▲80.2% | $14,953▲30.4% | $18,665▼4.8% | $18,665▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $7,774 | $11,470 | $19,610 | $19,610 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3221418, based in Watsontown, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3221418.
- How much revenue does Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund report?
- Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund reported $5,640 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Norman E Buck Scholarship Fund (EIN 20-3221418) 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.