The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1990, with $450,956 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 63-6160114 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$451K
▲ 54.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$436K
Net assets
$5.5M
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.
C+
—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 Violet H Mclendon 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating151 mo reserves · +3% 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 Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund: 151 mo reserves · +3% 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 Violet H Mclendon 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 →
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 The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $502K (FY2018) to $451K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.5M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450,956▲54.6% | $436,201▲10.0% | $5,478,053▲0.2% | $5,478,053▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $291,712▲56.4% | $396,486▼11.2% | $5,464,904▼1.9% | $5,464,904▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $186,542▼71.3% | $446,300▲21.5% | $5,572,950▼4.5% | $5,572,950▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $649,225▲208% | $367,402▲3.9% | $5,832,706▲5.0% | $5,832,706▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $210,937▼15.4% | $353,668▼5.5% | $5,552,850▼2.5% | $5,552,850▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $249,287▼50.3% | $374,116▲5.3% | $5,694,184▼2.1% | $5,694,184▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $501,819 | $355,172▲23.0% | $5,817,686▲1.8% | $5,817,686▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $288,689▼0.4% | $5,712,432▼3.6% | $5,712,432▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $289,762 | $5,922,959 | $5,922,959 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-6160114, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund's EIN?
- The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-6160114.
- How much revenue does The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund report?
- The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund reported $450,956 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Violet H Mclendon Educational Fund (EIN 63-6160114) 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.