Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, registered in 1986, with $372,787 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
540 Swede St, Norristown, PA, 19401 EIN 23-6851809 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$373K
▲ 93.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$255K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation 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 rating129 mo reserves · +32% 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust: 129 mo reserves · +32% 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 540 Swede St, Norristown, PA, 19401
- City
- Norristown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $33K (FY2013) to $373K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
31.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $372,787▲93.8% | $255,119▼1.5% | $2,746,053▲4.3% | $2,771,119▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $192,330▲376% | $258,936▲1.4% | $2,633,439▼2.6% | $2,650,377▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | -$69,722▼108% | $255,399▲0.6% | $2,702,822▼10.7% | $2,711,470▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $916,089▲225% | $253,833▲4.6% | $3,027,948▲27.3% | $3,043,333▲27.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $281,988▼62.4% | $242,612▼11.7% | $2,377,932▲1.5% | $2,386,532▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $749,646▲172% | $274,655▼2.7% | $2,343,380▲24.5% | $2,361,353▲24.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $275,589▲442% | $282,321▲22.9% | $1,882,136▼0.6% | $1,895,057▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $50,883▲268% | $229,634▲2.3% | $1,893,302▼8.6% | $1,901,952▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,823▼84.7% | $224,566▼0.3% | $2,072,107▼9.2% | $2,080,707▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $90,454▲174% | $225,150▼7.1% | $2,283,073▼5.6% | $2,292,340▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $32,980 | $242,389▲1.7% | $2,418,677▼15.4% | $2,427,174▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $238,311 | $2,857,611 | $2,869,719 | 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 Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6851809, based in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust's EIN?
- Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6851809.
- How much revenue does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust report?
- Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust reported $372,787 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust (EIN 23-6851809) 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.