The Elizabeth W Murphey School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Elizabeth W Murphey School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dover, Delaware, registered in 1935, with $4,002,570 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
42 Kings Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901 EIN 51-0064321 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.0M
▼ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.1M
Net assets
$4.6M
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.
B
—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 The Elizabeth W Murphey School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -4% 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 The Elizabeth W Murphey School: 13 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 The Elizabeth W Murphey School— 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 The Elizabeth W Murphey School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.7M (FY2014) to $4.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,002,570▼9.0% | $4,143,481▲7.2% | $4,588,303▼3.0% | $4,633,964▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,398,977▲22.6% | $3,866,942▲18.0% | $4,729,214▲11.1% | $4,770,014▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,588,575▲22.4% | $3,276,640▲1.4% | $4,256,730▲5.1% | $4,287,471▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,931,333▼13.1% | $3,232,928▼0.3% | $4,049,188▼5.6% | $4,058,361▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,371,795▲6.8% | $3,243,837▲7.2% | $4,288,030▲4.3% | $4,301,126▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,156,458▲6.6% | $3,025,531▲6.1% | $4,109,406▲5.4% | $4,127,083▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,960,756▼5.4% | $2,851,369▼1.4% | $3,898,455▲1.5% | $3,907,030▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,128,298▲7.7% | $2,892,036▼0.2% | $3,839,001▲7.6% | $3,849,272▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,905,832▲5.0% | $2,898,620▼20.8% | $3,568,426▲0.6% | $3,581,625▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,766,537▼25.2% | $3,661,162▲23.0% | $3,548,562▼19.6% | $3,556,062▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,699,186 | $2,975,441 | $4,414,618 | $4,416,157 | 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.
Grants received · $58K total
2 grants to The Elizabeth W Murphey School totaling $58K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | Capital project: new sidewalk and lighting, unrestricted support, homeless prevention program | 2022 | $41,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | To maintain and increase staff and increase the number of foster children they can serve, and other unrestricted support | 2019 | $16,600 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Elizabeth W Murphey School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Elizabeth W Murphey School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0064321, based in Dover, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Elizabeth W Murphey School's EIN?
- The Elizabeth W Murphey School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0064321.
- How much revenue does The Elizabeth W Murphey School report?
- The Elizabeth W Murphey School reported $4,002,570 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Elizabeth W Murphey School have?
- CharityIndex grades The Elizabeth W Murphey School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Elizabeth W Murphey School (EIN 51-0064321) 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.