Albert E Marks Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Albert E Marks Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 1980, with $54,782 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
41 Winslow St, Cambridge, MA, 02138 EIN 04-2680681 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2025)
$55K
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$94K
Net assets
$617K
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.
F
—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 Albert E Marks Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating79 mo reserves · -71% 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 Albert E Marks Charitable Trust: 79 mo reserves · -71% margin earns a F 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 Albert E Marks Charitable Trust— 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 Albert E Marks Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 41 Winslow St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $145K (FY2013) to $55K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $617K
Operating margin
-70.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$617K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$617K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,782▲5.8% | $93,562▼1.7% | $616,673 | $616,673 | 990PF |
| 2024 | $51,770▲21.9% | $95,146▼26.3% | $616,395▼10.3% | $616,395▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $42,471▼73.3% | $129,063▲153% | $686,945▼11.1% | $686,945▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $158,905▲13.0% | $51,019▲13.7% | $772,534▲18.8% | $772,534▲18.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $140,647▲229% | $44,860▲17.9% | $650,237▲12.0% | $650,237▲12.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $42,754▲92.0% | $38,046▼30.5% | $580,653▲1.3% | $580,653▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $22,266▼32.1% | $54,776▲25.8% | $573,480▼5.4% | $573,480▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $32,769▲30.0% | $43,545▼26.2% | $605,990▼1.7% | $605,990▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $25,203▼3.9% | $58,981▲30.8% | $616,766▼12.5% | $616,766▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,217▼81.9% | $45,104▼4.0% | $704,500▼2.6% | $704,500▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $144,564 | $47,003 | $723,387 | $723,387 | 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 Albert E Marks Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Albert E Marks Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2680681, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Albert E Marks Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Albert E Marks Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2680681.
- How much revenue does Albert E Marks Charitable Trust report?
- Albert E Marks Charitable Trust reported $54,782 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Albert E Marks Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Albert E Marks Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Albert E Marks Charitable Trust (EIN 04-2680681) 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.