Show-me Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Show-me Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2005, with $1,813,203 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5297 Washington Pl, Saint Louis, MO, 63108 EIN 20-1957878 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$3.0M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Show-me Institute— 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 rating22 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 Show-me Institute: 22 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 Show-me Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Show-me Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5297 Washington Pl, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $283KNet assets $3.0M
Operating margin
9.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$283K
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,813,203▲1.2% | $1,649,607▼3.7% | $2,989,383▲5.8% | $3,272,559▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,792,440▲0.3% | $1,713,346▲6.3% | $2,825,787▲2.9% | $3,159,191▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,786,949▲6.4% | $1,611,384▲5.1% | $2,746,693▲6.8% | $3,123,155▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,679,107▲6.6% | $1,533,818▲11.4% | $2,571,128▲6.0% | $2,619,097▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,575,418▼7.8% | $1,376,351▼11.6% | $2,425,839▲8.9% | $2,463,162▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,708,059▼2.3% | $1,556,894▼3.4% | $2,226,772▲7.3% | $2,332,757▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,748,346▼1.7% | $1,612,119▲12.9% | $2,075,607▲7.2% | $2,199,249▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,777,870▲5.6% | $1,428,232▲3.0% | $1,936,758▲22.0% | $2,044,735▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,683,889▼2.9% | $1,387,285▼2.3% | $1,587,120▲22.2% | $1,639,511▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,733,597▼2.0% | $1,419,361▲4.2% | $1,299,315▲31.9% | $1,372,853▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,768,351▲12.4% | $1,362,011▼7.8% | $985,079▲70.2% | $1,038,082▲57.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,572,668 | $1,476,503▲6.7% | $578,739▲23.6% | $657,609▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,383,822▼12.1% | $468,189▲12.2% | $474,651▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,574,040 | $417,281 | $436,557 | 990 |
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 · $6.2M total
39 grants to Show-me Institute totaling $6.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $86,880 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $536,502 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,450 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $528,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,850 |
| National Charitable Endowment Inc | General charitable use | 2022 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $525,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,290 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,290 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2021 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Show-me Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Show-me Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1957878, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Show-me Institute's EIN?
- Show-me Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1957878.
- How much revenue does Show-me Institute report?
- Show-me Institute reported $1,813,203 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Show-me Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Show-me Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Show-me Institute (EIN 20-1957878) 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.