Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, registered in 2025, with $251,320 in FY2017 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2017)
$251K
▼ 62.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2017)
$243K
Net assets
$41K
Employees
—
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 Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc— 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 Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc: 2 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B 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 Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc— 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 Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $200K (FY2009) to $251K (FY2017) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$41K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $251,320▼62.9% | $242,955▼64.0% | $41,362▲25.4% | $41,362▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $677,992▲226% | $674,475▲211% | $32,997▲11.9% | $32,997▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,778▼13.4% | $216,968▼8.2% | $29,480▼23.8% | $29,480▼23.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $239,970▲5.9% | $236,334▲6.4% | $38,670▲10.4% | $38,670▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $226,700 | $222,101▼48.1% | $35,034▲15.1% | $35,034▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $428,305▲133% | $30,435▼11.5% | $30,435▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $184,159▲25.7% | $34,383▼6.9% | $34,383▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $146,542▼28.5% | $36,925▲28.5% | $36,925▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | $199,695 | $205,036 | $28,732 | $28,732 | 990EZ |
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Data for Scotch Plains-fanwood Music Boosters Association Inc (EIN 23-7378216) 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.