Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr is a 501(c)(91) organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, with $29,267 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2019)
$29K
▲ 383.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2019)
$9,106
Net assets
$99K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr— 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 Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr: 130 mo reserves · +69% margin earns a B+ 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 Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr— 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 Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $28K (FY2013) to $29K (FY2019) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
68.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$99K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $29,267▲383% | $9,106▼63.6% | $98,811▲25.6% | $98,811▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,055▲15.9% | $25,025▲0.1% | $78,643▼19.4% | $78,643▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,225▲134% | $25,000 | $97,613▼16.8% | $97,613▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,234▼88.9% | $25,000▼36.2% | $117,388▼16.2% | $117,388▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,068▲20.9% | $39,175▼17.3% | $140,154▼12.0% | $140,154▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,601▼41.1% | $47,343▲106% | $159,261▼16.2% | $159,261▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,208 | $22,958▼1.2% | $190,003▲2.8% | $190,003▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $23,233▲0.4% | $184,753▼12.4% | $184,753▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,140▼7.3% | $210,979▼12.6% | $210,979▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,975 | $241,286 | $241,286 | 990 |
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Data for Ernestine B Butts Charity Tr (EIN 64-6226370) 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.