Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairfield, Iowa, registered in 2001, with $24,765 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$25K
▲ 403.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34K
Net assets
$515K
Employees
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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 Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr: 182 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $21K (FY2013) to $25K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-36.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$515K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$515K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,765▲403% | $33,893▲0.2% | $514,575▲7.3% | $514,575▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | -$8,163▼140% | $33,836▼3.4% | $479,555▲1.6% | $479,555▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $20,265▼57.0% | $35,011▲0.6% | $471,985▼22.8% | $471,985▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,178▼0.4% | $34,792▼2.3% | $611,575▲3.4% | $611,575▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,390▲37.2% | $35,612▲2.4% | $591,413▲5.1% | $591,413▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,533▼32.5% | $34,776▼0.4% | $562,933▲12.2% | $562,933▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,123▲31.1% | $34,901▲0.7% | $501,871▼10.9% | $501,871▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,006▲28.5% | $34,661▼13.3% | $563,531▲4.8% | $563,531▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $30,349▲38.7% | $39,959▲12.8% | $537,735▲0.7% | $537,735▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,883▼40.8% | $35,436▼9.5% | $534,152▼5.5% | $534,152▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,941▲79.0% | $39,162▲26.0% | $565,510▲2.7% | $565,510▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,637 | $31,070▼12.2% | $550,494▲6.4% | $550,494▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,400▲6.9% | $517,407▼4.4% | $517,407▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,116▼8.2% | $540,974▼4.7% | $540,974▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $36,079 | $567,419 | $567,419 | 990 |
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Data for Ralph A Perry Scholarship Tr (EIN 42-6616750) 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.