Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1997, with $3,569 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 81-6082048 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$3,569
▼ 47.2% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8,849
Net assets
$105K
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 Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest— 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 rating142 mo reserves · -148% 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 Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest: 142 mo reserves · -148% 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 Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest— 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 Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Utilities
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $13K (FY2020) to $3,569 (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $105K
Operating margin
-147.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$105K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$105K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,569▼47.2% | $8,849▲2.1% | $104,820▼4.8% | $104,820▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,755▲93.5% | $8,670▲2.8% | $110,072▼1.7% | $110,072▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,491▼1.9% | $8,436▼3.4% | $111,998▼4.3% | $111,998▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,558▼73.2% | $8,737▼0.9% | $117,017▼4.3% | $117,017▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,268 | $8,816 | $122,218 | $122,218 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6082048, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest's EIN?
- Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6082048.
- How much revenue does Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest report?
- Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest reported $3,569 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen Erskine Trust-us Forest (EIN 81-6082048) 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.