Edward G Bustin Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $54,700 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$55K
▲ 18.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$521K
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 Edward G Bustin 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 →
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 Edward G Bustin Charitable Trust: 135 mo reserves · +15% 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 Edward G Bustin 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 →
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 Edward G Bustin Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $42K (FY2017) to $55K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
15.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$521K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$521K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,700▲18.2% | $46,394▲3.2% | $521,126▲0.8% | $521,126▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $46,275▲214% | $44,935▼8.3% | $517,091▲0.3% | $517,091▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,723▼68.5% | $49,015▲9.7% | $515,654▼6.2% | $515,654▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $46,771▲7.6% | $44,676▲8.2% | $550,005▲0.4% | $550,005▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $43,459▲20.2% | $41,302▼2.4% | $547,894▲0.4% | $547,894▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $36,147▼5.4% | $42,330▲8.6% | $545,882▼1.1% | $545,882▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $38,202▼10.0% | $38,965▲14.5% | $552,102▼0.1% | $552,102▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $42,442 | $34,038▼5.7% | $552,797▼4.7% | $552,797▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $36,104▼1.3% | $579,973▲2.2% | $579,973▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $36,588 | $567,631 | $567,631 | 990PF |
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Data for Edward G Bustin Charitable Trust (EIN 75-6528726) 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.