Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, registered in 1999, with $35,345 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$35K
▲ 19.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$0
Employees
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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 Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund— 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 Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund: 0 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a C 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 Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund— 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 Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $55K (FY2016) to $35K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
40.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,345▲19.2% | $20,924▲8.3% | $0▼100% | $27,768▼90.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $29,643▲1.3% | $19,329▲33.0% | $259,217▼8.2% | $283,062▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,261▼10.7% | $14,537▼51.3% | $282,503▲6.0% | $282,503▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $32,781▲35.5% | $29,835▲77.1% | $266,636▲1.1% | $266,636▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $24,201▼31.1% | $16,849▲2.4% | $263,656▲3.0% | $263,656▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $35,124▼18.8% | $16,453▲24.0% | $256,002▲7.9% | $256,002▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $43,279▲108% | $13,264▼19.0% | $237,331▲14.6% | $237,331▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,777▼62.0% | $16,368▲14.5% | $207,119▲2.7% | $207,119▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $54,682 | $14,296▼20.6% | $201,720▲60.0% | $201,720▲60.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $18,013▲29.4% | $126,038▲7.2% | $126,038▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $13,925 | $117,565 | $117,565 | 990PF |
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Data for Steve & Elizabeth Tengler Educational Fund (EIN 38-3432884) 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.