Elizabeth L Gardner Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2013, with $83,507 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2023)
$84K
▲ 293.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$150K
Net assets
$2.3M
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 Elizabeth L Gardner 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 Elizabeth L Gardner Charitable Trust: 183 mo reserves · -80% margin earns a F 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 Elizabeth L Gardner 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 Elizabeth L Gardner Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $93K (FY2013) to $84K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-79.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,507▲293% | $150,045▲5.1% | $2,281,942▼0.7% | $2,281,942▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$43,165▼109% | $142,766▼23.0% | $2,298,140▼6.3% | $2,298,140▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $507,682▲170% | $185,468▲31.3% | $2,452,624▲0.4% | $2,452,624▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $187,699▲10.1% | $141,235▲4.6% | $2,443,982▲17.1% | $2,443,982▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $170,492▲35.4% | $135,046▼7.1% | $2,087,347▼0.8% | $2,087,347▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $125,877▼42.6% | $145,426▲4.3% | $2,104,747▼2.2% | $2,104,747▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $219,138▲98.9% | $139,376▲29.1% | $2,152,137▲3.9% | $2,152,137▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $110,172▲279% | $107,927▼3.5% | $2,071,268▲2.1% | $2,071,268▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $29,050▼57.0% | $111,807▼4.6% | $2,029,423▼4.7% | $2,029,423▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $67,548▼27.4% | $117,183▼0.4% | $2,128,836▼0.6% | $2,128,836▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $93,069 | $117,613 | $2,142,506 | $2,142,506 | 990PF |
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Data for Elizabeth L Gardner Charitable Trust (EIN 30-6244901) 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.