Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairfield, Illinois, registered in 2011, with $223,802 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$224K
▲ 33.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$3.8M
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 Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr— 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 Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr: 227 mo reserves · +11% 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 Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr— 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 Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $106K (FY2013) to $224K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,802▲33.4% | $198,456▲8.2% | $3,758,179▲4.8% | $3,758,179▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $167,767▲70.7% | $183,353▼3.1% | $3,586,789▲18.7% | $3,586,789▲18.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $98,280▼42.7% | $189,267▲0.5% | $3,021,194▲9.4% | $3,021,194▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $171,517▼9.0% | $188,315▲15.4% | $2,760,896▼17.3% | $2,760,896▼17.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $188,581▲102% | $163,176▲13.9% | $3,338,602▲40.0% | $3,338,602▲40.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $93,155▲30.2% | $143,311▲0.5% | $2,385,309▲5.6% | $2,385,309▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $71,537▼32.8% | $142,578▲9.9% | $2,259,686▼7.7% | $2,259,686▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $106,475 | $129,707▲11.7% | $2,448,776▲4.9% | $2,448,776▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $116,140 | $2,333,818 | $2,333,818 | 990PF |
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Data for Bernard and Naomi L Podolsky Charitable Tr (EIN 27-6988236) 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.