Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carthage, Tennessee, registered in 2007, with $62,172 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 500, Carthage, TN, 37030 EIN 20-6862913 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$62K
▲ 73.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$29K
Net assets
$330K
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 Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A— 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 rating136 mo reserves · +53% 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 Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A: 136 mo reserves · +53% 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 Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A— 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 Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 500, Carthage, TN, 37030
- City
- Carthage
- State
- Tennessee
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $11K (FY2013) to $62K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $330K
Operating margin
53.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$330K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,172▲73.0% | $29,112▲20.6% | $329,985▲11.1% | $376,654▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $35,930▲26.9% | $24,136▲27.9% | $296,925▲4.1% | $342,867▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,307▲17.2% | $18,871▼34.6% | $285,131▲3.4% | $331,077▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $24,153▲1625% | $28,834▲49.5% | $275,695▼1.7% | $321,637▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,400▲303% | $19,285▼54.3% | $280,376▼6.0% | $341,988▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$691▼106% | $42,201▲24.6% | $298,261▼12.6% | $344,203▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $12,534▼29.8% | $33,877▲156% | $341,153▼5.9% | $370,095▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $17,857▼0.5% | $13,257▼58.1% | $362,496▲1.3% | $390,439▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $17,953▲9.9% | $31,647▲4.9% | $357,896▼3.7% | $384,939▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $16,337▼32.6% | $30,181▼0.5% | $371,590▼3.6% | $398,447▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $24,250▲128% | $30,342▼6.1% | $385,434▼1.6% | $412,291▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $10,650 | $32,304▼65.1% | $391,526▼5.2% | $406,383▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $92,484▲791% | $413,180▼17.3% | $417,037▼17.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $10,380▼76.4% | $499,474▼1.0% | $503,331▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $43,894 | $504,277 | $504,277 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-6862913, based in Carthage, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A's EIN?
- Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-6862913.
- How much revenue does Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A report?
- Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A reported $62,172 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward R and Ruby J@lea Charitable Trust A (EIN 20-6862913) 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.