Bernice W Plate Char Trust
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bernice W Plate Char Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, with $531,038 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216 EIN 34-6680386
Revenue (FY2025)
$531K
▲ 41.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$301K
Net assets
$3.6M
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 Bernice W Plate Char Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating142 mo reserves · +43% 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 Bernice W Plate Char Trust: 142 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a B+ 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 Bernice W Plate Char 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 Bernice W Plate Char Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2017) to $531K (FY2025) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
43.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $531,038▲41.6% | $300,623▲6.4% | $3,554,067▲7.0% | $3,554,067▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $374,982▲1.7% | $282,503▲3.2% | $3,321,536▲2.8% | $3,321,536▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $368,806▲267% | $273,707▼10.1% | $3,230,545▲3.0% | $3,230,545▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $100,515▲16.5% | $304,340▲11.5% | $3,136,903▼6.1% | $3,136,903▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $86,313▲667% | $273,053▲1.4% | $3,341,062▼5.3% | $3,341,062▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$15,217▼186% | $269,214▲2.5% | $3,528,590▼7.4% | $3,528,590▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $17,772▼84.0% | $262,548▼13.8% | $3,810,890▼6.1% | $3,810,890▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $111,073▼92.1% | $304,582▲24.8% | $4,057,393▼4.6% | $4,057,393▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,411,492 | $244,005 | $4,251,741 | $4,251,741 | 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 Bernice W Plate Char Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bernice W Plate Char Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6680386, based in Columbus, Ohio.
- What is Bernice W Plate Char Trust's EIN?
- Bernice W Plate Char Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6680386.
- How much revenue does Bernice W Plate Char Trust report?
- Bernice W Plate Char Trust reported $531,038 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bernice W Plate Char Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Bernice W Plate Char Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bernice W Plate Char Trust (EIN 34-6680386) 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.