Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 2000, with $110,389 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4 Midnight Ct, Bellingham, WA, 98229 EIN 91-2048970 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2025)
$110K
▲ 46.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$95K
Net assets
$473K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Puget Sound Engineering & Science 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 rating60 mo reserves · +14% 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 Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund: 60 mo reserves · +14% 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 Puget Sound Engineering & Science 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 →
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 Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4 Midnight Ct, Bellingham, WA, 98229
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31K (FY2010) to $110K (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $473K
Operating margin
14.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$473K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$473K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,389▲46.7% | $94,662▲15.2% | $473,131▲3.6% | $473,131▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $75,259▼8.5% | $82,187▲10.4% | $456,834▲2.6% | $456,834▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $82,288▲21.1% | $74,437▼14.4% | $445,215▲5.3% | $445,215▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,951▲3.6% | $86,985▲30.7% | $422,619▼13.6% | $422,619▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $65,579▲82.3% | $66,558▲73.4% | $488,999▲26.3% | $488,999▲26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $35,966▼57.8% | $38,379▲10.5% | $387,190▲1.7% | $387,190▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $85,193▲177% | $34,744▲4.4% | $380,619▲13.6% | $380,619▲13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $30,756 | $33,279 | $335,026 | $335,026 | 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 Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2048970, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2048970.
- How much revenue does Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund report?
- Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund reported $110,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund (EIN 91-2048970) 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.