Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Breckenridge, Texas, registered in 1970, with $33,327 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 350, Breckenridge, TX, 76424 EIN 75-1317293 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▼ 50.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$53K
Net assets
$172K
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.
F
—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 Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · -60% 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 Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc: 39 mo reserves · -60% margin earns a F 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 Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc— 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 Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 350, Breckenridge, TX, 76424
- City
- Breckenridge
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $87K (FY2019) to $33K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$23Net assets $172K
Operating margin
-60.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$172K
Total liabilities
-$23
Net assets
$172K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,327▼50.9% | $53,309▲4.0% | $172,395▼7.5% | $172,372▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,923▲54.7% | $51,253▼34.9% | $186,428▲9.8% | $186,893▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $43,894▼62.9% | $78,738▲116% | $169,758▼17.0% | $170,058▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,330▲345% | $36,533▲40.3% | $204,602▲66.6% | $204,838▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,620▼69.4% | $26,043▼20.8% | $122,805▼1.0% | $122,895▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,958 | $32,862▼30.9% | $124,062▼4.3% | $124,288▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,560 | $129,581 | $130,065 | 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 · $81K total
11 grants to Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc totaling $81K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To replace & repair the other 1/2 of the roof on the swenson museum jd sandefer oil annex building that leaks. 1/2 of the roof was repaired by a ntcf grant in 2019 | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Swenson memorial museum of stephens county, inc. | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To assist with 1/2 the cost of a 5 ton air conditioner | 2018 | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To cover cost to repair 3rd floor ceiling | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For rewiring and replacement of old fixtures | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For research | 2015 | $6,542 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To renovate the front of the building which is the sandefer oil annex of the swenson museum | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-1317293, based in Breckenridge, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc's EIN?
- Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-1317293.
- How much revenue does Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc report?
- Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc reported $33,327 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Swenson Memorial Museum of Stephens County Inc (EIN 75-1317293) 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.