Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2016, with $56,075 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-6271811 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▲ 124.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$64K
Net assets
$969K
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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating183 mo reserves · -14% 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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation: 183 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau 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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $129K (FY2013) to $56K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $969K
Operating margin
-13.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$969K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$969K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,075▲124% | $63,684▼1.4% | $969,094▼0.8% | $969,094▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,021▲362% | $64,597▼14.5% | $977,054▼3.8% | $977,054▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,421▼94.3% | $75,514▲10.0% | $1,015,919▼6.4% | $1,015,919▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $95,938▲212% | $68,639▲4.6% | $1,085,419▲2.6% | $1,085,419▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,763▼78.2% | $65,627▲15.8% | $1,057,987▼3.4% | $1,057,987▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $141,152▲53.4% | $56,678▼0.2% | $1,094,929▲8.4% | $1,094,929▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $92,044▲36.1% | $56,818▼4.6% | $1,010,460▲3.6% | $1,010,460▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $67,636▲93.1% | $59,557▼8.5% | $975,236▲0.8% | $975,236▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $35,026▼59.8% | $65,108▲11.6% | $967,153▼2.7% | $967,153▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $87,157▼32.6% | $58,326▲13.0% | $993,494▲2.8% | $993,494▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $129,345 | $51,609 | $966,345 | $966,345 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6271811, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation's EIN?
- Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6271811.
- How much revenue does Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation report?
- Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation reported $56,075 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benjamin & Elizabeth Trau Foundation (EIN 25-6271811) 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.