Helen M Little Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helen M Little Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muscatine, Iowa, registered in 1976, with $43,498 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
300 E 2nd Street, Muscatine, IA, 52761 EIN 42-6231093 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▼ 77.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$58K
Net assets
$555K
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 M Little 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 rating115 mo reserves · -33% 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 M Little Trust: 115 mo reserves · -33% 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 M Little 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 M Little Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $45K (FY2013) to $43K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $555K
Operating margin
-33.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$555K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$555K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,498▼77.2% | $57,841▼11.2% | $554,847▲0.6% | $554,847▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $190,647▲107% | $65,105▲156% | $551,267▼10.6% | $551,267▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,036▲246% | $25,465▼6.1% | $616,740▼7.0% | $616,740▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,607▼39.6% | $27,109▼57.4% | $663,441▲10.4% | $663,441▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,017▼39.4% | $63,568▼11.0% | $601,086▼19.8% | $601,086▼19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,608▲101% | $71,416▲41.4% | $749,726▲13.3% | $749,726▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,114▼7.7% | $50,524▼22.7% | $661,849▼17.4% | $661,849▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,120▼78.7% | $65,383▲140% | $801,304▲1.0% | $801,304▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $183,329▲488% | $27,261▼28.7% | $793,461▲45.2% | $793,461▲45.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,171▼64.5% | $38,261▼25.8% | $546,534▼6.3% | $546,534▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $87,781▲97.2% | $51,567▲28.0% | $583,416▼1.0% | $583,416▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,503 | $40,282▲83.8% | $589,226▲4.3% | $589,226▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,913▼26.4% | $564,765▲195% | $564,765▲195% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,778▼47.2% | $191,496▼3.8% | $191,496▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $56,429 | $199,025 | $199,025 | 990 |
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 M Little Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen M Little Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6231093, based in Muscatine, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen M Little Trust's EIN?
- Helen M Little Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6231093.
- How much revenue does Helen M Little Trust report?
- Helen M Little Trust reported $43,498 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen M Little Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen M Little Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen M Little Trust (EIN 42-6231093) 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.