Robert M Merryman Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kearney, Nebraska, registered in 2014, with $771,160 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$771K
▲ 24.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$563K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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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 →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 M Merryman Performing Arts Center— 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 Robert M Merryman Performing Arts Center: 36 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A 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 Robert M Merryman Performing Arts Center— 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 Robert M Merryman Performing Arts Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $160K (FY2014) to $771K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
27.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$1.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $771,160▲24.8% | $562,910▲11.0% | $1,697,469▲17.5% | $1,714,551▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $617,913▲5.5% | $507,011▼10.7% | $1,445,152▲12.4% | $1,458,303▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $585,900▼30.5% | $567,719▲24.0% | $1,285,550▲5.1% | $1,305,401▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $842,615▲105% | $458,004▲107% | $1,223,234▲38.3% | $1,259,779▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $411,855▲10.1% | $220,729▼40.2% | $884,531▲27.6% | $961,690▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $374,027▼15.4% | $368,912▼11.3% | $693,405▲0.7% | $803,210▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $441,880▲7.0% | $415,982▲10.5% | $688,290▲9.2% | $723,689▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $412,911▼8.7% | $376,429▼3.6% | $630,044▲14.6% | $643,461▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $452,473▲165% | $390,613▲255% | $549,791▲23.7% | $563,039▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $170,758▲6.7% | $110,150▲2.4% | $444,567▲23.9% | $461,472▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $160,026 | $107,604 | $358,709 | $378,170 | 990 |
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Data for Robert M Merryman Performing Arts Center (EIN 27-3418855) 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.