Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marion, North Carolina, registered in 2004, with $33,095 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
38 Lower Haw Branch Rd, Marion, NC, 28752 EIN 56-6589844 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2025)
$33K
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$47K
Net assets
$683K
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.
D
—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 Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating176 mo reserves · -41% 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 Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr: 176 mo reserves · -41% margin earns a D 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 Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr— 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 Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 38 Lower Haw Branch Rd, Marion, NC, 28752
- City
- Marion
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26K (FY2013) to $33K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $683K
Operating margin
-40.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$683K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$683K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,095▲5.8% | $46,618▼5.2% | $683,232▲7.8% | $683,232▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $31,282▲2.5% | $49,173▲15.9% | $633,561▲8.0% | $633,561▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,519▼1.8% | $42,434▼34.9% | $586,809▼4.3% | $586,809▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $31,093▲7.0% | $65,204▲82.0% | $613,492▼3.4% | $613,492▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $29,051▲9.0% | $35,817▼6.2% | $635,172▼2.4% | $635,172▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $26,657▼16.0% | $38,166▲3.9% | $650,999▼1.7% | $650,999▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $31,751▲0.7% | $36,733▲4.1% | $662,508▼0.7% | $662,508▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $31,521▲5.1% | $35,289▲5.3% | $667,490▼0.6% | $667,490▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $30,001▲7.6% | $33,512▼5.3% | $671,258▼0.5% | $671,258▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $27,875▼13.7% | $35,390▲4.1% | $674,769▼1.1% | $674,769▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $32,315▲18.2% | $33,980▼4.2% | $682,284▼0.2% | $682,284▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $27,350▲4.2% | $35,454▲6.5% | $683,949▼1.2% | $683,949▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,247 | $33,301▼9.0% | $692,053▼1.0% | $692,053▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $36,580▲15.4% | $699,107▼0.5% | $699,107▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $31,705▼11.0% | $702,486▼0.5% | $702,486▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $35,637 | $705,929 | $705,929 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-6589844, based in Marion, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr's EIN?
- Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-6589844.
- How much revenue does Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr report?
- Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr reported $33,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stephen W Keeter Scholarship Tr (EIN 56-6589844) 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.