The W C English Scholarship Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The W C English Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lynchburg, Virginia, registered in 1993, with $109,154 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
615 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504 EIN 54-1658362 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$109K
▲ 224.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$40K
Net assets
$477K
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 W C English Scholarship Foundation— 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 rating142 mo reserves · +63% 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 W C English Scholarship Foundation: 142 mo reserves · +63% 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 W C English Scholarship Foundation— 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 W C English Scholarship Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2016) to $109K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $477K
Operating margin
63.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$477K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$477K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,154▲224% | $40,325▼9.0% | $477,307▲16.9% | $477,307▲16.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $33,664▼63.1% | $44,298▼17.1% | $408,478▼2.5% | $408,478▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $91,189▲40.1% | $53,405▼9.1% | $419,112▲9.9% | $419,112▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $65,073▲17.6% | $58,749▼1.7% | $381,328▲1.7% | $381,328▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $55,316▲54.4% | $59,760▲6.7% | $375,004▼1.2% | $375,004▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $35,820▼65.6% | $56,028▲18.5% | $379,448▼5.1% | $379,448▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $104,100▲140% | $47,275▲74.0% | $399,656▲16.6% | $399,656▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $43,431▲44.5% | $27,170▼37.3% | $342,831▲5.1% | $343,831▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $30,058 | $43,363 | $326,070 | $345,995 | 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 W C English Scholarship Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The W C English Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1658362, based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The W C English Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
- The W C English Scholarship Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1658362.
- How much revenue does The W C English Scholarship Foundation report?
- The W C English Scholarship Foundation reported $109,154 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The W C English Scholarship Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The W C English Scholarship Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The W C English Scholarship Foundation (EIN 54-1658362) 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.