Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Millerton, New York, registered in 1983, with $37,806 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 496, Millerton, NY, 12546 EIN 14-1634968 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$38K
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$34K
Net assets
$153K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · +10% 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 Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc: 54 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund 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 Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2011) to $38K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $153K
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$153K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,806▲2.7% | $34,042▲74.8% | $152,600▲2.5% | $152,600▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $36,811▲5.2% | $19,476▲14.9% | $148,836▲13.2% | $148,836▲13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $34,987▼0.7% | $16,952▼56.4% | $131,501▲15.9% | $131,501▲15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $35,239▼1.4% | $38,912▲2.6% | $113,466▼3.1% | $113,466▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,738▲11.7% | $37,932▲80.1% | $117,139▼1.8% | $117,139▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $31,996▼3.6% | $21,060▼15.4% | $119,333▲10.1% | $119,333▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $33,185▲8.3% | $24,897▼9.1% | $108,397▲8.3% | $108,397▲8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $30,645▼6.5% | $27,380▼15.4% | $100,109▲3.4% | $100,109▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $32,779▲5.4% | $32,380▲11.1% | $96,844▲0.4% | $96,844▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $31,089▲11.4% | $29,140▲19.9% | $96,445▲2.1% | $96,445▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $27,903▲2.3% | $24,300▲9.9% | $94,496▲4.0% | $94,496▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $27,278▲10.6% | $22,101▲53.9% | $90,893▲6.0% | $90,893▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $24,660▼0.9% | $14,360▼34.0% | $85,716▲13.7% | $85,716▲13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $24,874 | $21,755 | $75,416 | $75,416 | 990EZ |
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 Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1634968, based in Millerton, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN?
- Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1634968.
- How much revenue does Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc report?
- Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc reported $37,806 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Violet H Simmons Scholarship Fund Inc (EIN 14-1634968) 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.