Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2003, with $133,126 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240 EIN 16-6537295 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$133K
▼ 35.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$226K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
F
—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 Frances D Sheetz 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating74 mo reserves · -70% 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 Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust: 74 mo reserves · -70% margin earns a F 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 Frances D Sheetz 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 →
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 Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2013) to $133K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-69.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,126▼35.4% | $225,684▲1.7% | $1,399,799▼6.2% | $1,399,799▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $206,123▲36.5% | $221,843▼1.3% | $1,492,518▼1.1% | $1,492,518▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $151,012▼7.8% | $224,670▲5.9% | $1,508,499▼4.7% | $1,508,499▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $163,848▲117% | $212,108▲13.9% | $1,582,276▼3.0% | $1,582,276▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $75,622▼65.4% | $186,171▼7.1% | $1,631,618▼6.3% | $1,631,618▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $218,349▲79.3% | $200,459▼0.5% | $1,741,991▲1.0% | $1,741,991▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $121,748▼0.7% | $201,472▲3.1% | $1,724,047▼4.2% | $1,724,047▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $122,639▲79.8% | $195,473▲0.2% | $1,798,858▼4.4% | $1,798,858▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $68,214▼34.3% | $195,114▼3.8% | $1,880,887▼5.9% | $1,880,887▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $103,835▲10.6% | $202,887▲4.3% | $1,999,234▼4.7% | $1,999,234▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $93,906▲33.3% | $194,524▲7.3% | $2,098,288▼4.6% | $2,098,288▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $70,439 | $181,260▼6.9% | $2,198,965▼4.8% | $2,198,965▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $194,621▲16.9% | $2,309,794▼4.7% | $2,309,794▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $166,483▲15.6% | $2,423,678▼3.3% | $2,423,678▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $144,031 | $2,506,120 | $2,506,120 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6537295, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6537295.
- How much revenue does Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust report?
- Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust reported $133,126 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frances D Sheetz Charitable Trust (EIN 16-6537295) 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.