Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Independence, Iowa, with $130,848 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
230 1st St E, Independence, IA, 50644 EIN 47-3163147
Revenue (FY2025)
$131K
▼ 10.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$110K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable 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 rating154 mo reserves · +16% 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 Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust: 154 mo reserves · +16% 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 Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable 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 Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 230 1st St E, Independence, IA, 50644
- City
- Independence
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $674K (FY2016) to $131K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
15.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,848▼10.8% | $110,370▲7.7% | $1,419,898▲1.5% | $1,419,898▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $146,763▲763% | $102,469▼4.7% | $1,399,420▲2.4% | $1,399,420▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $17,003▼73.8% | $107,471▼11.8% | $1,367,157▼5.4% | $1,367,157▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $64,998▼40.8% | $121,876▲4.7% | $1,445,155▼4.0% | $1,445,155▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $109,864▼2.7% | $116,437▲3.3% | $1,505,283▼0.5% | $1,505,283▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $112,876▲80.4% | $112,741▼2.2% | $1,512,100▼0.1% | $1,512,100▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $62,571▼33.6% | $115,277▼0.7% | $1,513,857▼3.3% | $1,513,857▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $94,293▲24.1% | $116,117▲3.6% | $1,565,290▼1.4% | $1,565,290▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $76,009▼88.7% | $112,110▲53.0% | $1,587,267▼2.2% | $1,587,267▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $674,313 | $73,253 | $1,622,986 | $1,622,986 | 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 Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-3163147, based in Independence, Iowa.
- What is Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-3163147.
- How much revenue does Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust report?
- Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust reported $130,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Donald M and Edna M Adams Charitable Trust (EIN 47-3163147) 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.