Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2015, with $95,387 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 46-3633660 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$95K
▼ 41.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$160K
Net assets
$2.1M
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 Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust— 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 rating158 mo reserves · -68% 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 Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust: 158 mo reserves · -68% 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 Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational 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 Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $123K (FY2018) to $95K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
-67.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,387▼41.1% | $159,872▲8.6% | $2,099,392▼2.6% | $2,099,392▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $161,928▲142% | $147,216▼0.2% | $2,154,751▲1.0% | $2,154,751▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $66,825▼75.1% | $147,575▲3.7% | $2,133,680▼3.2% | $2,133,680▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $268,908▲55.6% | $142,278▲7.0% | $2,203,242▲6.3% | $2,203,242▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $172,864▲95.3% | $132,963▲0.1% | $2,073,493▲2.1% | $2,073,493▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $88,503▼27.8% | $132,805▲2.2% | $2,031,670▼2.1% | $2,031,670▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $122,664 | $129,970 | $2,076,103 | $2,076,103 | 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 Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3633660, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust's EIN?
- Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3633660.
- How much revenue does Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust report?
- Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust reported $95,387 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Darlene F and Francis G W Bestenlehner Educational Trust (EIN 46-3633660) 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.