Charles S Cherington Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles S Cherington Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1946, with $149,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216 EIN 31-6023091 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$149K
▲ 27.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$2.4M
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 S Cherington Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating165 mo reserves · -17% 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 S Cherington Trust: 165 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 S Cherington 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 S Cherington Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93K (FY2015) to $149K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-16.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,027▲27.2% | $173,644▼2.3% | $2,392,786▼1.2% | $2,392,786▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $117,181▼1.1% | $177,730▲0.7% | $2,420,766▼2.4% | $2,420,766▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $118,483▼55.1% | $176,562▼15.3% | $2,481,308▼2.3% | $2,481,308▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $263,929▲0.8% | $208,443▲11.5% | $2,539,159▲2.2% | $2,539,159▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $261,717▼16.0% | $186,985▲4.0% | $2,484,151▲3.0% | $2,484,151▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $311,593▲3.8% | $179,836▼2.9% | $2,412,448▲5.8% | $2,412,448▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $300,308▲14.1% | $185,255▲7.7% | $2,279,286▲6.0% | $2,279,286▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $263,273▲1041% | $171,999▲7.3% | $2,150,358▲3.9% | $2,150,358▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $23,079▼75.1% | $160,343▼56.9% | $2,068,744▼6.2% | $2,068,744▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $92,790 | $371,916 | $2,205,890 | $2,205,890 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles S Cherington Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles S Cherington Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6023091, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles S Cherington Trust's EIN?
- Charles S Cherington Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6023091.
- How much revenue does Charles S Cherington Trust report?
- Charles S Cherington Trust reported $149,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles S Cherington Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles S Cherington Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles S Cherington Trust (EIN 31-6023091) 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.