Elmer W Forrest
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elmer W Forrest is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1987, with $36,518 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 23-6674547 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$37K
▲ 139.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$25K
Net assets
$365K
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 Elmer W Forrest— 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 rating175 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 Elmer W Forrest: 175 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 Elmer W Forrest— 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 Elmer W Forrest: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23K (FY2013) to $37K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $365K
Operating margin
31.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$365K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$365K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,518▲139% | $24,995▼3.0% | $364,698▲3.3% | $364,698▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,280▲164% | $25,766▼5.1% | $353,102▼2.9% | $353,102▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,787▼58.9% | $27,144▼3.4% | $363,744▼5.5% | $363,744▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $14,077▼64.5% | $28,098▼50.3% | $384,989▼3.4% | $384,989▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $39,708▲349% | $56,591▲96.2% | $398,613▼4.1% | $398,613▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,837▼85.6% | $28,840▼2.2% | $415,617▼4.6% | $415,617▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $61,415▲115% | $29,502▲3.6% | $435,724▲7.9% | $435,724▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $28,617▲28.1% | $28,486▲0.1% | $403,809 | $403,809 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $22,347▲37.1% | $28,446▼3.4% | $403,789▼1.5% | $403,789▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $16,299▼78.7% | $29,434▲1.1% | $409,890▼3.1% | $409,890▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $76,641▲236% | $29,108▼1.4% | $423,020▲11.4% | $423,020▲11.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $22,812 | $29,533▲35.4% | $379,736▼1.7% | $379,736▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,808▼10.1% | $386,457▲26.5% | $386,457▲26.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,260▲34.6% | $305,492▼3.7% | $305,492▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $18,018 | $317,066 | $317,066 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elmer W Forrest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elmer W Forrest is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6674547, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elmer W Forrest's EIN?
- Elmer W Forrest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6674547.
- How much revenue does Elmer W Forrest report?
- Elmer W Forrest reported $36,518 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elmer W Forrest have?
- CharityIndex grades Elmer W Forrest C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elmer W Forrest (EIN 23-6674547) 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.