Sycamore-elms Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1989, with $142,762 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$143K
▼ 2.5% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$176K
Net assets
-$266K
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 Sycamore-elms Inc— 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 Sycamore-elms Inc: 0 mo reserves · -23% margin earns a F 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 Sycamore-elms Inc— 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 Sycamore-elms Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $128K (FY2009) to $143K (FY2023) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-23.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$230K
Total liabilities
$496K
Net assets
-$266K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,762▼2.5% | $176,044▲36.6% | -$266,251▼17.0% | $229,945▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $146,440▲15.5% | $128,850▼10.5% | -$227,562▲7.2% | $218,972▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $126,781▼4.3% | $143,940▲4.6% | -$245,152▼7.5% | $189,800▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $132,537▼7.2% | $137,644▼11.0% | -$227,993▼2.3% | $214,233▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $142,810▲4.9% | $154,579▲17.1% | -$222,886▼5.6% | $201,621▼9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $136,105▲1.5% | $132,010▼7.1% | -$211,117▲1.9% | $223,724▼7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $134,102▼6.7% | $142,163▼9.8% | -$215,212▼3.9% | $240,928▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $143,797▲4.1% | $157,685▲3.9% | -$207,151▼7.2% | $263,270▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $138,132▲1.2% | $151,753▲3.5% | -$193,263▼7.6% | $268,588▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $136,469▲21.3% | $146,609▲1.0% | -$179,642▼6.0% | $273,903▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $112,465▼5.2% | $145,229▲0.6% | -$169,502▼24.0% | $292,523▼12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $118,612▼10.4% | $144,336▲2.1% | -$136,738▼23.2% | $332,973▼9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $132,401▲2.8% | $141,374▼0.4% | -$111,015▼8.8% | $368,466▼3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $128,759▲0.9% | $141,909▲4.9% | -$102,042▼14.8% | $381,051▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $127,670 | $135,262 | -$88,892 | $400,513 | 990EZ |
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Data for Sycamore-elms Inc (EIN 43-1455611) 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.