Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elmhurst, Illinois, registered in 1977, with $83,211 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
660 N Industrial Dr, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 EIN 36-2911506 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▼ 10.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
$78K
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 Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +9% 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 E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation: 12 mo reserves · +9% 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 Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation— 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 E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28K (FY2019) to $83K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $78K
Operating margin
9.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$78K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,211▼10.9% | $75,498▲8.2% | $78,448▲10.9% | $78,448▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $93,371▲7.3% | $69,772▲11.8% | $70,735▲50.1% | $70,735▲50.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $87,029▲1.7% | $62,427▼3.4% | $47,136▲109% | $47,136▲109% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $85,586▲230% | $64,641▲139% | $22,534▲1318% | $22,534▲1318% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $25,947▼8.6% | $27,065 | $1,589▼41.3% | $1,589▼41.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $28,400 | $27,065 | $2,707 | $2,707 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2911506, based in Elmhurst, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
- Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2911506.
- How much revenue does Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation report?
- Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation reported $83,211 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert E Shepherd Scholarship Foundation (EIN 36-2911506) 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.