Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Independence, Iowa, registered in 2012, with $116,742 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 229, Independence, IA, 50644 EIN 45-6374371 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2025)
$117K
▲ 19.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$149K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 Carl R Arnold 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating197 mo reserves · -28% 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 Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr: 197 mo reserves · -28% 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 Carl R Arnold 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 →
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 Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 229, Independence, IA, 50644
- City
- Independence
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61K (FY2019) to $117K (FY2025) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-27.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,742▲19.0% | $149,323▲9.0% | $2,453,502▼1.5% | $2,453,502▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $98,095▲14.9% | $136,999▲456% | $2,490,479▲1.4% | $2,490,479▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $85,359▼13.7% | $24,637▼79.9% | $2,456,380▲15.9% | $2,456,380▲15.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $98,963▼14.7% | $122,352▼3.5% | $2,118,695▲6.4% | $2,118,695▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $116,034▲68.8% | $126,803▲2.2% | $1,991,967▲2.1% | $1,991,967▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $68,738▲12.7% | $124,028▼0.9% | $1,950,775▼2.8% | $1,950,775▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $60,977 | $125,164 | $2,007,885 | $2,007,885 | 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 Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-6374371, based in Independence, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-6374371.
- How much revenue does Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr report?
- Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr reported $116,742 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr (EIN 45-6374371) 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.