Helen L Blake Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1972, with $16,447 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▲ 156.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$12K
Net assets
$174K
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 Helen L Blake 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 Helen L Blake Trust: 179 mo reserves · +29% 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 Helen L Blake 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 Helen L Blake Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $6,964 (FY2014) to $16K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$174K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,447▲156% | $11,667▼4.4% | $173,844▲3.1% | $173,844▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,425▲255% | $12,202▼10.1% | $168,687▼2.8% | $168,687▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$4,143▼111% | $13,569▼7.7% | $173,494▼9.1% | $173,494▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $39,306▲207% | $14,696▲48.3% | $190,909▲3.6% | $190,909▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $12,793▼5.3% | $9,910▼9.5% | $184,278▲14.3% | $184,278▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,516▲47.5% | $10,956▲0.1% | $161,197▼0.5% | $161,197▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,164▼44.3% | $10,940▲7.9% | $162,073▼2.3% | $162,073▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,451▲160% | $10,141▼2.8% | $165,944▲3.8% | $165,944▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,317▲146% | $10,438▼6.1% | $159,942▼1.1% | $159,942▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,566▼63.2% | $11,120▼2.8% | $161,768▼4.6% | $161,768▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $6,964 | $11,438 | $169,621 | $169,621 | 990PF |
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Data for Helen L Blake Trust (EIN 06-6122846) 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.