Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1998, with $75,008 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 37-1369459 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$75K
▼ 0.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$873K
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 Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust— 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 rating230 mo reserves · +39% 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 Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust: 230 mo reserves · +39% 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 Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust— 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 Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $89K (FY2014) to $75K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $873K
Operating margin
39.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$873K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$873K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,008▼0.7% | $45,578▼10.5% | $873,231▲3.5% | $873,231▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $75,560▼34.0% | $50,913▼6.1% | $843,805▲3.1% | $843,805▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $114,399▲243% | $54,231▲45.2% | $818,451▲7.8% | $818,451▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $33,372▼75.6% | $37,362▲10.6% | $758,997▼0.5% | $758,997▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $136,699▲291% | $33,767▼18.1% | $762,628▲15.5% | $762,628▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $34,998▼3.3% | $41,243▼17.5% | $660,179▼0.9% | $660,179▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $36,192▲37.0% | $49,972▲26.5% | $666,444▼2.0% | $666,444▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $26,414▲4.8% | $39,490▼29.4% | $680,222▼1.9% | $680,222▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,208▼55.2% | $55,937▼13.1% | $693,299▼4.2% | $693,299▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $56,229▼37.1% | $64,365▲4.2% | $724,041▼1.1% | $724,041▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $89,457 | $61,783 | $732,407 | $732,407 | 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 Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1369459, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust's EIN?
- Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1369459.
- How much revenue does Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust report?
- Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust reported $75,008 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ralph & Bernice Sprehe Scholarship Trust (EIN 37-1369459) 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.