Payne & Mencias Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Payne & Mencias Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 2015, with $54,915 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
510 E 96th St Ste 125, Indianapolis, IN, 46240 EIN 46-5189932 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$55K
▲ 165.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,897
Net assets
$38K
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 Payne & Mencias Foundation— 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 rating159 mo reserves · +95% 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 Payne & Mencias Foundation: 159 mo reserves · +95% 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 Payne & Mencias Foundation— 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 Payne & Mencias Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 510 E 96th St Ste 125, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2015) to $55K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $38K
Operating margin
94.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$38K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,915▲165% | $2,897▼88.9% | $38,372▲691% | $38,372▲691% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $20,715▼35.2% | $26,078▼6.4% | $4,851▲265% | $4,851▲265% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $31,966▲96.1% | $27,867▲11.2% | $1,328▼85.7% | $1,328▼85.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,302▼32.1% | $25,065▼31.0% | $9,265▲122% | $9,265▲122% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $24,008▲2553% | $36,302▼10.3% | $4,167▼79.7% | $4,167▼79.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $905▲701% | $40,466▲44.7% | $20,501▼65.9% | $20,501▼65.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $113▼99.9% | $27,962▼2.9% | $60,169▼31.6% | $60,169▼31.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $87,969▲194% | $28,803▼7.6% | $87,911▲206% | $87,911▲206% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $29,876▼1.1% | $31,169▼48.4% | $28,745▼4.3% | $28,745▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $30,195 | $60,379 | $30,038 | $30,038 | 990PF |
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 Payne & Mencias Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Payne & Mencias Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5189932, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Payne & Mencias Foundation's EIN?
- Payne & Mencias Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5189932.
- How much revenue does Payne & Mencias Foundation report?
- Payne & Mencias Foundation reported $54,915 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Payne & Mencias Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Payne & Mencias Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Payne & Mencias Foundation (EIN 46-5189932) 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.