West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation
501(c)(6)Community
Only null% goes to programs
West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Charleston, West Virginia, registered in 2000, with $46,871 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2006 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, 25311 EIN 55-0768103 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$47K
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$37K
Net assets
$12K
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 West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +22% 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 West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation: 4 mo reserves · +22% 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 West Virginia Propane Research & Education 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 West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2006 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, 25311
- City
- Charleston
- State
- West Virginia
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $46K (FY2020) to $47K (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,557Net assets $12K
Operating margin
21.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14K
Total liabilities
$2,557
Net assets
$12K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,871▲1.9% | $36,769▼19.7% | $11,748▲614% | $14,305▲769% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $46,003▲15.0% | $45,773▲14.2% | $1,646▲16.2% | $1,646▲16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $40,006▼13.1% | $40,070▼12.9% | $1,416▼13.1% | $1,416▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $46,039 | $46,025 | $1,630 | $1,630 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0768103, based in Charleston, West Virginia.
- What is West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation's EIN?
- West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0768103.
- How much revenue does West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation report?
- West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation reported $46,871 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation (EIN 55-0768103) 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.