Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2005, with $85,319 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240 EIN 25-6708312 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$85K
▲ 73.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$76K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship— 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 rating168 mo reserves · +11% 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 Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship: 168 mo reserves · +11% 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 Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship— 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 Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $102K (FY2013) to $85K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,319▲73.3% | $75,603▼4.9% | $1,060,219▲0.8% | $1,060,219▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $49,219▼14.9% | $79,527▼10.3% | $1,051,629▼2.8% | $1,051,629▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $57,816▼53.1% | $88,646▲7.1% | $1,082,219▼2.8% | $1,082,219▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $123,203▲184% | $82,808▼5.8% | $1,113,164▲3.7% | $1,113,164▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $43,402▼21.9% | $87,893▲19.8% | $1,073,014▼4.0% | $1,073,014▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $55,575▼34.2% | $73,378▼5.5% | $1,117,297▼1.6% | $1,117,297▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $84,420▼2.5% | $77,639▼3.0% | $1,134,968▲0.6% | $1,134,968▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $86,611▲6269% | $80,051▼5.9% | $1,128,419▲0.6% | $1,128,419▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$1,404▼102% | $85,072▼12.6% | $1,121,856▼7.2% | $1,121,856▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $84,429▲4.8% | $97,332▲21.1% | $1,208,335▼1.1% | $1,208,335▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $80,526▼20.9% | $80,386▼14.6% | $1,221,239▲0.5% | $1,221,239▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $101,751 | $94,102▲25.9% | $1,215,101▲0.6% | $1,215,101▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $74,743▲3.8% | $1,207,475▲3.2% | $1,207,475▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $71,977 | $1,170,432▲8.8% | $1,170,432▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $71,990 | $1,076,060 | $1,076,060 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6708312, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship's EIN?
- Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6708312.
- How much revenue does Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship report?
- Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship reported $85,319 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert & Julia Johnston Scholarship (EIN 25-6708312) 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.