Born Helen S Endowment Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Born Helen S Endowment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2015, with $80,149 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 47-1726851 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$80K
▲ 5.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$116K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
D
—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 Born Helen S Endowment Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating158 mo reserves · -44% 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 Born Helen S Endowment Fund: 158 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Born Helen S Endowment Fund— 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 Born Helen S Endowment Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $97K (FY2018) to $80K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-44.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,149▲5.3% | $115,802▼10.2% | $1,520,007▼2.3% | $1,520,007▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $76,126▲365% | $128,891▼4.0% | $1,555,079▼3.3% | $1,555,079▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $16,359▼92.6% | $134,205▲2.5% | $1,608,072▼6.8% | $1,608,072▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $219,857▲44.8% | $130,967▲6.8% | $1,726,138▲5.4% | $1,726,138▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $151,802▲114% | $122,598▲2.2% | $1,637,151▲1.8% | $1,637,151▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $70,797▼26.8% | $119,918▲3.6% | $1,608,106▼3.2% | $1,608,106▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $96,656 | $115,718 | $1,661,023 | $1,661,023 | 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 Born Helen S Endowment Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Born Helen S Endowment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1726851, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Born Helen S Endowment Fund's EIN?
- Born Helen S Endowment Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1726851.
- How much revenue does Born Helen S Endowment Fund report?
- Born Helen S Endowment Fund reported $80,149 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Born Helen S Endowment Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Born Helen S Endowment Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Born Helen S Endowment Fund (EIN 47-1726851) 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.