Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 2000, with $407,358 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$407K
▲ 85.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$331K
Net assets
$4.7M
Employees
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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 Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler 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 →
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 Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler Charitable Trust: 170 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler 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 →
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 Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $369K (FY2013) to $407K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
18.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $407,358▲85.7% | $330,922▼4.6% | $4,691,231▲1.6% | $4,691,231▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $219,376▲42.2% | $346,932▼7.7% | $4,616,591▼2.7% | $4,616,591▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $154,258▼55.0% | $375,952▲22.4% | $4,744,258▼4.5% | $4,744,258▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $342,446▼16.5% | $307,231▲4.6% | $4,966,496▲0.7% | $4,966,496▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $410,249▲50.0% | $293,785▼10.8% | $4,931,281▲2.4% | $4,931,281▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $273,507▲73.7% | $329,302▼10.4% | $4,814,649▼1.1% | $4,814,649▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $157,497▼69.8% | $367,336▲8.3% | $4,867,659▼4.2% | $4,867,659▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $522,123▲3139% | $339,144▼34.2% | $5,080,193▲3.6% | $5,080,193▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $16,120▼89.2% | $515,232▲185% | $4,902,342▼9.2% | $4,902,342▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $148,866▼59.5% | $181,061▼54.6% | $5,401,358▼0.5% | $5,401,358▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $367,473▼0.5% | $399,098▲0.8% | $5,427,968▼0.5% | $5,427,968▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $369,431 | $395,942▼0.2% | $5,457,816▼0.6% | $5,457,816▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $396,649▼0.9% | $5,490,690▼0.9% | $5,490,690▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $400,378 | $5,538,000 | $5,538,000 | 990PF |
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Data for Arthur P and Eleanor R Distler Charitable Trust (EIN 65-6345686) 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.