Charles L Franklin Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles L Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chillicothe, Ohio, registered in 1980, with $222,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
14 S Paint Street Foulke Block Rm, Chillicothe, OH, 45601 EIN 31-6151484 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$222K
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$223K
Net assets
$3.4M
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 L Franklin 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 rating182 mo reserves · -0% 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 L Franklin Trust: 182 mo reserves · -0% 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 L Franklin 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 Charles L Franklin Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14 S Paint Street Foulke Block Rm, Chillicothe, OH, 45601
- City
- Chillicothe
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $212K (FY2013) to $222K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,000▲3.0% | $222,583▼2.6% | $3,378,204 | $3,378,204 | 990 |
| 2023 | $215,524▲2.5% | $228,474▲12.4% | $3,378,787▼0.4% | $3,378,787▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $210,212▲15.0% | $203,351▲8.6% | $3,391,737▲0.2% | $3,391,737▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $182,811▼1.7% | $187,196▼2.7% | $3,384,876▼0.1% | $3,384,876▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $186,039▼27.7% | $192,296▼6.6% | $3,389,261▼0.2% | $3,389,261▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $257,223▼33.5% | $205,779▲29.4% | $3,395,518▲1.5% | $3,395,518▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $386,627▲192% | $158,987▼7.1% | $3,344,074▲7.3% | $3,344,074▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,265▼26.3% | $171,201▼10.4% | $3,116,434▼1.2% | $3,116,434▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $179,573▼86.3% | $191,096▲6.5% | $3,152,918▼0.4% | $3,152,918▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,313,697▲659% | $179,437▲2.3% | $3,164,560▲55.9% | $3,164,560▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $172,977▼18.6% | $175,426▲6.2% | $2,030,384▼0.1% | $2,030,384▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $212,404 | $165,198▲5.9% | $2,032,833▲2.4% | $2,032,833▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $155,940▲14.8% | $1,985,627▼1.0% | $1,985,627▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $135,865 | $2,006,358 | $2,006,358 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles L Franklin Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles L Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6151484, based in Chillicothe, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles L Franklin Trust's EIN?
- Charles L Franklin Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6151484.
- How much revenue does Charles L Franklin Trust report?
- Charles L Franklin Trust reported $222,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles L Franklin Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles L Franklin Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles L Franklin Trust (EIN 31-6151484) 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.