Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mauston, Wisconsin, registered in 1998, with $17,423 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 131, Mauston, WI, 53948 EIN 39-1909929 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2022)
$17K
▼ 34.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2022)
$33K
Net assets
$175K
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.
F
—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 W Nelson 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · -91% 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 W Nelson Charitable Tr: 63 mo reserves · -91% margin earns a F 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 W Nelson 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 W Nelson Charitable Tr: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 131, Mauston, WI, 53948
- City
- Mauston
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8,573 (FY2014) to $17K (FY2022) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $0Net assets $175K
Operating margin
-91.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$175K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$175K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,423▼34.5% | $33,316▼8.5% | $175,331▼8.3% | $175,331▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,606▲33.0% | $36,422▲125% | $191,224▼4.9% | $191,224▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,002▲184% | $16,174▼20.9% | $201,040▲1.9% | $201,040▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,046▼32.4% | $20,457▲63.9% | $197,212▼6.4% | $197,212▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,428▼13.0% | $12,485▼2.9% | $210,623▼1.0% | $210,623▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,983▲23.9% | $12,863▲7.9% | $212,680▼0.4% | $212,680▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,668▼39.2% | $11,923▲4.4% | $213,560▼1.0% | $213,560▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,910▲85.6% | $11,422▼45.8% | $215,815▲2.1% | $215,815▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $8,573 | $21,089▲64.4% | $211,327▼22.0% | $211,327▼22.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $12,824▲8.9% | $270,802▼1.1% | $270,802▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $11,773 | $273,891 | $273,891 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1909929, based in Mauston, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1909929.
- How much revenue does Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr report?
- Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr reported $17,423 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carl W Nelson Charitable Tr (EIN 39-1909929) 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.