Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cpe Girardeau, Missouri, registered in 1995, with $272,888 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1172 Wolf Ln, Cpe Girardeau, MO, 63701 EIN 88-0325604 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$273K
▲ 49.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$538K
Net assets
$480K
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.
D
—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 E & Helen S Meyer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -97% 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 E & Helen S Meyer Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -97% margin earns a F 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 E & Helen S Meyer Foundation— 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 Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1172 Wolf Ln, Cpe Girardeau, MO, 63701
- City
- Cpe Girardeau
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$1.4M (FY2013) to $273K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $57KNet assets $480K
Operating margin
-97.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$537K
Total liabilities
$57K
Net assets
$480K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,888▲49.8% | $537,633▼12.8% | $480,426▼34.4% | $537,168▼32.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $182,167▲1124% | $616,878▲20.2% | $732,132▼37.8% | $799,090▼34.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,880▼97.7% | $513,079▼9.9% | $1,176,827▼32.5% | $1,227,580▼31.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $655,244▲6911% | $569,459▼11.1% | $1,743,342▲5.2% | $1,779,080▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $9,346▼80.8% | $640,555▼14.9% | $1,657,557▼37.2% | $1,757,502▼33.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $48,609▼10.0% | $752,341▼14.1% | $2,639,587▼9.9% | $2,639,587▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $54,002▼78.3% | $876,033▲10.2% | $2,928,378▼6.2% | $2,928,378▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $248,392▲71.7% | $794,881▼10.1% | $3,123,194▼14.2% | $3,123,194▼14.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $144,643▼43.6% | $884,379▲6.6% | $3,638,311▼16.9% | $3,638,311▼16.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $256,294▼23.1% | $829,798▼52.8% | $4,378,047▼11.6% | $4,378,047▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $333,396▲124% | $1,756,306▲74.3% | $4,951,550▼22.3% | $4,957,575▼22.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$1,406,135 | $1,007,746▲15.1% | $6,374,460▼27.5% | $6,380,664▼27.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $875,757 | $8,788,341 | $8,788,843 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 88-0325604, based in Cpe Girardeau, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's EIN?
- Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-0325604.
- How much revenue does Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation report?
- Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation reported $272,888 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation (EIN 88-0325604) 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.