Harvey J Nelson Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1979, with $106,678 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▲ 61.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Harvey J Nelson 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 →
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 Harvey J Nelson Charitable Trust: 191 mo reserves · +30% 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 Harvey J Nelson 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 →
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 Harvey J Nelson Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $135K (FY2018) to $107K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
29.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,678▲61.1% | $74,752▼1.0% | $1,187,985▲2.7% | $1,187,985▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $66,232▲119% | $75,537▼13.6% | $1,156,207▼0.8% | $1,156,207▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,267▼80.8% | $87,415▲13.9% | $1,165,690▼4.7% | $1,165,690▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $157,549▲151% | $76,754▲1.8% | $1,223,545▲7.1% | $1,223,545▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $62,663▼34.8% | $75,423▼2.4% | $1,142,502▼1.1% | $1,142,502▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $96,075▼28.9% | $77,269▲0.3% | $1,155,234▲1.8% | $1,155,234▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $135,201 | $77,005▲9.4% | $1,135,187▲89.3% | $1,135,187▲89.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $70,381 | $599,519 | $599,519 | 990PF |
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Data for Harvey J Nelson Charitable Trust (EIN 39-6307373) 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.