Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winterset, Iowa, registered in 1982, with $7,167 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 29, Winterset, IA, 50273 EIN 42-1172652 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$7,167
▲ 42.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$6,381
Net assets
$145K
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+
—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 Paul & Mary Griffith 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating273 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 Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund: 273 mo reserves · +11% 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 Paul & Mary Griffith 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 Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $7,927 (FY2013) to $7,167 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $145K
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$145K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,167▲42.8% | $6,381▼31.5% | $145,409▲0.6% | $145,409▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,019▼23.3% | $9,317▲29.2% | $144,523▼7.4% | $144,523▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,546▼17.3% | $7,213▼6.3% | $156,089▼0.4% | $156,089▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,917▼7.5% | $7,702▼25.9% | $156,759▲5.1% | $156,759▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,557▼54.4% | $10,400▲29.4% | $149,169▼5.8% | $149,169▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $18,754▲128% | $8,040▲64.9% | $158,418▲7.2% | $158,418▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,219▲17.9% | $4,877▲4.5% | $147,725▲2.3% | $147,725▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,970▼7.9% | $4,665▼35.4% | $144,383▲1.6% | $144,383▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,570▲6.2% | $7,219▲36.3% | $142,079▲0.2% | $142,079▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $7,127▼10.1% | $5,295▼15.8% | $141,729▲1.3% | $141,729▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $7,927 | $6,290▼23.7% | $139,897▲1.2% | $139,897▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $8,240▲14.9% | $138,261▼1.2% | $138,261▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $7,173▼12.9% | $139,903▲0.7% | $139,903▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $8,235 | $138,969 | $138,969 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1172652, based in Winterset, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1172652.
- How much revenue does Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund report?
- Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund reported $7,167 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paul & Mary Griffith Scholarship Fund (EIN 42-1172652) 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.