Frank J Zaher Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakefield, Minnesota, registered in 1997, with $101,859 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▲ 61.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$68K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Frank J Zaher Charitable 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 Frank J Zaher Charitable Tr: 196 mo reserves · +33% 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 Frank J Zaher Charitable 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 Frank J Zaher Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $62K (FY2017) to $102K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
32.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,859▲61.6% | $68,462▲8.6% | $1,116,802▲3.1% | $1,116,802▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $63,050▼18.4% | $63,041▼15.9% | $1,083,405 | $1,083,405 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $77,231▼21.7% | $74,996▲15.0% | $1,083,396▲0.2% | $1,083,396▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $98,581▲111% | $65,192▲4.2% | $1,081,161▲3.2% | $1,081,161▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $46,687▼18.2% | $62,552▼10.0% | $1,047,772▼1.5% | $1,047,772▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $57,082▼26.7% | $69,526▲10.4% | $1,063,637▼1.2% | $1,063,637▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $77,917▲24.8% | $62,958▲3.9% | $1,076,081▲1.4% | $1,076,081▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $62,453 | $60,610 | $1,061,122 | $1,061,122 | 990PF |
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Data for Frank J Zaher Charitable Tr (EIN 41-1824504) 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.