Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 2001, with $30,097 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 25114, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80936 EIN 31-1748946 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$30K
▼ 43.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$28K
Net assets
$116K
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+
★★★★
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 Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society— 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 rating50 mo reserves · +8% 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 Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society: 50 mo reserves · +8% 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 Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society— 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 Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 25114, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80936
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28K (FY2013) to $30K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $116K
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$116K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,097▼43.6% | $27,594▼10.9% | $115,806▲2.2% | $115,806▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $53,345▲84.2% | $30,961▲37.6% | $113,303▲17.4% | $113,303▲17.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $28,967▼31.6% | $22,498▼21.0% | $96,501▲11.6% | $96,501▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $42,328▲44.5% | $28,490▲33.4% | $86,458▲19.1% | $86,458▲19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $29,292▼30.7% | $21,351▼2.0% | $72,620▲12.3% | $72,620▲12.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $42,284▲69.2% | $21,787▼4.1% | $64,679▲46.4% | $64,679▲46.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $24,997▼28.3% | $22,724▼30.2% | $44,182▲5.4% | $44,182▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $34,886▲5.3% | $32,554▲26.2% | $41,909▲5.9% | $41,909▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $33,132▲14.0% | $25,797▲2.9% | $39,577▲22.7% | $39,577▲22.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $29,065▼15.1% | $25,074▼33.1% | $32,242▲15.8% | $32,242▲15.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $34,247▲20.8% | $37,503▲42.5% | $27,851▼37.0% | $27,851▼37.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $28,358 | $26,320 | $44,238 | $44,238 | 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.
Grants received · $5,018 total
1 grant to Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society totaling $5,018, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1748946, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society's EIN?
- Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1748946.
- How much revenue does Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society report?
- Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society reported $30,097 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society (EIN 31-1748946) 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.