Charles D Nelson Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles D Nelson Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ellsworth, Maine, registered in 2005, with $488,366 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 807, Ellsworth, ME, 04605 EIN 55-6164650 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$488K
▲ 8.4% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$266K
Net assets
$5.3M
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 Charles D Nelson Tr— 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 rating239 mo reserves · +46% 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 Charles D Nelson Tr: 239 mo reserves · +46% 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 Charles D Nelson 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 Charles D Nelson 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 807, Ellsworth, ME, 04605
- City
- Ellsworth
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $441K (FY2020) to $488K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.3M
Operating margin
45.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $488,366▲8.4% | $265,845▲16.0% | $5,291,950▲4.4% | $5,291,950▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $450,557▲103% | $229,234▲12.2% | $5,069,429▲4.5% | $5,069,429▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $221,624▼20.4% | $204,327▼6.3% | $4,848,934▲0.4% | $4,848,934▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $278,478▼36.8% | $218,060▲31.8% | $4,831,637▲1.3% | $4,831,637▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $440,768 | $165,386 | $4,771,219 | $4,771,219 | 990 |
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 Charles D Nelson Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles D Nelson Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-6164650, based in Ellsworth, Maine.
- What is Charles D Nelson Tr's EIN?
- Charles D Nelson Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-6164650.
- How much revenue does Charles D Nelson Tr report?
- Charles D Nelson Tr reported $488,366 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles D Nelson Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles D Nelson Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles D Nelson Tr (EIN 55-6164650) 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.