Franklin S Charge Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Franklin S Charge Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Franklin, Tennessee, registered in 2005, with $4,087,557 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 573, Franklin, TN, 37065 EIN 20-1774789 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.1M
▲ 12758.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$119K
Net assets
$5.7M
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.
B
—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 Franklin S Charge Inc— 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 rating579 mo reserves · +97% 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 Franklin S Charge Inc: 579 mo reserves · +97% 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 Franklin S Charge Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Franklin S Charge Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 573, Franklin, TN, 37065
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $236K (FY2014) to $4.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $5.7M
Operating margin
97.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.7M
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,087,557▲12758% | $118,683▲405% | $5,723,431▲226% | $5,737,119▲227% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,790▲279% | $23,495▼58.6% | $1,754,244▲0.5% | $1,754,244▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,378▼24.4% | $56,746▲92.7% | $1,745,949▼2.7% | $1,745,949▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,084▼99.2% | $29,452▼30.0% | $1,794,317▼2.9% | $1,883,623▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,390,121▲2884% | $42,078▼3.0% | $1,848,821▲269% | $1,964,729▲156% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,586▼63.3% | $43,379▼31.3% | $500,778▲0.6% | $765,991▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,816▼85.6% | $63,179▼96.9% | $497,571▲14.3% | $866,788▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $880,892▲767% | $2,056,216▲3200% | $435,493▼73.0% | $888,709▼44.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $101,579▼57.0% | $62,313▼64.1% | $1,610,817▲2.5% | $1,611,509▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $236,078 | $173,636 | $1,571,548 | $1,573,552 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $37K total
2 grants to Franklin S Charge Inc totaling $37K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $27,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For property acquisition-danmark property. per discussion with julian bibb. | 2024 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin S Charge Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Franklin S Charge Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1774789, based in Franklin, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Franklin S Charge Inc's EIN?
- Franklin S Charge Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1774789.
- How much revenue does Franklin S Charge Inc report?
- Franklin S Charge Inc reported $4,087,557 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Franklin S Charge Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Franklin S Charge Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Franklin S Charge Inc (EIN 20-1774789) 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.