Helen G Bell Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helen G Bell Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1991, with $513,883 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
701 Poydras Street Ste 3100, New Orleans, LA, 70139 EIN 76-0348648 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$514K
▼ 10.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$719K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Helen G Bell 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -40% 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 G Bell Charitable Trust: 25 mo reserves · -40% 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 Helen G Bell 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 →
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 G Bell Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 Poydras Street Ste 3100, New Orleans, LA, 70139
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $255K (FY2020) to $514K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-40.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $513,883▼10.3% | $719,447▲225% | $1,493,096▼12.5% | $1,493,096▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $572,788▲132% | $221,109▼3.4% | $1,707,188▲25.8% | $1,707,188▲25.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $246,811▼24.4% | $228,829▲21.4% | $1,356,910▲1.3% | $1,356,910▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $326,627▲28.2% | $188,565▼21.5% | $1,339,664▲11.5% | $1,339,664▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $254,855 | $240,299 | $1,201,462 | $1,201,462 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen G Bell Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen G Bell Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0348648, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen G Bell Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Helen G Bell Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0348648.
- How much revenue does Helen G Bell Charitable Trust report?
- Helen G Bell Charitable Trust reported $513,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen G Bell Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen G Bell Charitable Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen G Bell Charitable Trust (EIN 76-0348648) 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.