Ellen M Willard Trust
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ellen M Willard Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Brattleboro, Vermont, with $38,859 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
28 Vernon St Ste 500, Brattleboro, VT, 05301 EIN 03-6005923
Revenue (FY2025)
$39K
▲ 12.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$56K
Net assets
$448K
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.
D
—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 Ellen M Willard Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating96 mo reserves · -44% 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 Ellen M Willard Trust: 96 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Ellen M Willard 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 Ellen M Willard Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 28 Vernon St Ste 500, Brattleboro, VT, 05301
- City
- Brattleboro
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $38K (FY2020) to $39K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $448K
Operating margin
-44.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$448K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$448K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,859▲12.6% | $56,124▲519% | $447,931▼3.7% | $447,931▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $34,502▲326% | $9,067▼52.5% | $465,292▲6.0% | $465,292▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $8,101▼66.6% | $19,089▼50.0% | $439,075▼2.4% | $439,075▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $24,275▼63.0% | $38,194▼31.5% | $449,766▼3.0% | $449,766▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $65,526▲71.0% | $55,731▲48.3% | $463,641▲2.1% | $463,641▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $38,319 | $37,584 | $453,980 | $453,980 | 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 Ellen M Willard Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ellen M Willard Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-6005923, based in Brattleboro, Vermont.
- What is Ellen M Willard Trust's EIN?
- Ellen M Willard Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-6005923.
- How much revenue does Ellen M Willard Trust report?
- Ellen M Willard Trust reported $38,859 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ellen M Willard Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Ellen M Willard Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ellen M Willard Trust (EIN 03-6005923) 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.