Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hillsdale, Michigan, registered in 2011, with $39,613 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 221, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 EIN 38-6668100 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2025)
$40K
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$56K
Net assets
$684K
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.
D
—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 Harold S & Lester E Gardner 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating146 mo reserves · -42% 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 Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr: 146 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D 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 Harold S & Lester E Gardner 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 →
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 Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 221, Hillsdale, MI, 49242
- City
- Hillsdale
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $40K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $684K
Operating margin
-41.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$684K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$684K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,613▲3.4% | $56,122▼1.9% | $683,857▼2.4% | $683,857▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $38,292▲52.4% | $57,186▲1.3% | $700,365▼2.6% | $700,365▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,128▼21.1% | $56,437▼9.0% | $719,246▼4.2% | $719,246▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $31,843▼68.6% | $62,027▲9.9% | $750,606▼3.9% | $750,606▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $101,476▲232% | $56,445▲15.8% | $780,827▲6.1% | $780,827▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,546▲14.1% | $48,734▲6.4% | $735,796▼2.4% | $735,796▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $26,780▲6.9% | $45,802▼2.7% | $753,984▼2.5% | $753,984▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $25,043▼15.8% | $47,095▼1.7% | $773,006▼2.8% | $773,006▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $29,751▲3.3% | $47,901▼16.1% | $795,058▼2.2% | $795,058▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28,799▼6.1% | $57,081▲104% | $813,208▼3.7% | $813,208▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,679▲23.3% | $27,926▼52.0% | $844,406▲0.3% | $859,997▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $24,887 | $58,222▲86.7% | $841,653▼3.8% | $856,832▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $31,183 | $874,988 | $874,988 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6668100, based in Hillsdale, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6668100.
- How much revenue does Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr report?
- Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr reported $39,613 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr (EIN 38-6668100) 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.