South-western Education Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs
South-western Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Grove City, Ohio, registered in 1986, with $1,639,252 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4074 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH, 43123 EIN 31-1054429 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.6M
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$656K
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 South-western Education Association— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +0% 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 South-western Education Association: 5 mo reserves · +0% 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 South-western Education Association— 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 South-western Education Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4074 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH, 43123
- City
- Grove City
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $212KNet assets $656K
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$867K
Total liabilities
$212K
Net assets
$656K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,639,252▲1.9% | $1,632,594▲2.9% | $655,546▲1.5% | $867,290▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,608,237▲1.1% | $1,587,024▲2.6% | $645,800▲3.0% | $645,800▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,591,393▲5.2% | $1,547,092▲5.6% | $626,944▲6.7% | $626,944▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,513,196▼3.3% | $1,465,719▼3.9% | $587,717▲9.1% | $587,717▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,565,224▲4.5% | $1,525,082▲3.1% | $538,838▲8.2% | $653,962▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,497,397▲4.5% | $1,478,514▲3.9% | $498,114▲4.5% | $608,829▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,432,997▲4.1% | $1,423,641▲3.5% | $476,742▲1.9% | $588,373▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,376,175▲5.3% | $1,374,862▲4.5% | $468,038▲3.0% | $474,990▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,306,905▼0.3% | $1,315,138▲0.7% | $454,293▼1.7% | $564,494▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,310,727 | $1,306,579▼0.3% | $462,235▲0.9% | $560,626▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,310,582 | $457,977 | $562,959 | 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 · $303K total
10 grants to South-western Education Association totaling $303K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective locals | 2023 | $27,346 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Wellnes grant | 2022 | $31,248 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Wellness grant | 2021 | $42,238 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2020 | $6,658 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2019 | $31,664 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2018 | $24,476 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2017 | $25,261 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2016 | $54,394 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2015 | $32,666 |
| Ohio Education Assn | Effective local grant | 2014 | $27,418 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is South-western Education Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. South-western Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1054429, based in Grove City, Ohio.
- What is South-western Education Association's EIN?
- South-western Education Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1054429.
- How much revenue does South-western Education Association report?
- South-western Education Association reported $1,639,252 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does South-western Education Association have?
- CharityIndex grades South-western Education Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for South-western Education Association (EIN 31-1054429) 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.