Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marion, Ohio, registered in 1997, with $389,249 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$389K
▲ 156.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$409K
Net assets
$5.5M
Employees
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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 Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $358K (FY2015) to $389K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389,249▲156% | $409,009▲43.6% | $5,455,588▲2.6% | $5,455,588▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $151,839▲58.3% | $284,923▼17.1% | $5,317,159▲8.2% | $5,317,159▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $95,899▼84.4% | $343,658▼20.8% | $4,912,490▼20.0% | $4,912,490▼20.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $613,711▲30.2% | $433,944▼5.7% | $6,144,185▲2.4% | $6,144,185▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $471,433▲35.9% | $460,095▲32.2% | $5,999,957▲4.8% | $5,999,957▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $346,850▲9.6% | $348,101▼17.2% | $5,727,299▲9.9% | $5,727,299▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $316,432▼19.3% | $420,225▲27.7% | $5,211,119▼12.2% | $5,211,119▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $392,069▲312% | $329,115▼14.0% | $5,932,968▲7.0% | $5,932,968▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $95,132▼73.4% | $382,661▼19.6% | $5,544,838▼2.0% | $5,544,838▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $357,665 | $475,943 | $5,659,884 | $5,659,884 | 990PF |
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Data for Dennis & Sara Trachsel Foundation (EIN 31-1472824) 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.