Elmer A Sander Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2011, with $49,356 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2023)
$49K
▲ 381.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$83K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 Elmer A Sander 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 Elmer A Sander Charitable Trust: 186 mo reserves · -69% 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 Elmer A Sander 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 Elmer A Sander Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $31K (FY2014) to $49K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-68.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,356▲381% | $83,258▼11.5% | $1,288,172▲0.3% | $1,288,172▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$17,535▼107% | $94,071▲2.0% | $1,284,583▼6.4% | $1,284,583▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $267,668▲164% | $92,228▲8.1% | $1,372,220▼2.5% | $1,372,220▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $101,447▲26.7% | $85,343▲9.5% | $1,407,132▲17.1% | $1,407,132▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $80,048▲17.6% | $77,908▲35.8% | $1,201,328▼1.7% | $1,201,328▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $68,044▼35.8% | $57,355▲162% | $1,221,741▼0.5% | $1,221,741▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $106,059▲2850% | $21,894▲27.0% | $1,227,564▲12.2% | $1,227,564▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,595▼88.5% | $17,239▼69.0% | $1,094,535▼2.0% | $1,094,535▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $31,198 | $55,546 | $1,116,819 | $1,116,819 | 990PF |
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Data for Elmer A Sander Charitable Trust (EIN 43-6267452) 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.