Helen M Palmer Tr is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Brooklyn, Connecticut, with $1,481 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1,481
▼ 33.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$26K
Net assets
$404K
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 M Palmer Tr— 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 M Palmer Tr: 183 mo reserves · -1687% margin earns a F 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 M Palmer Tr— 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 M Palmer Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $16K (FY2020) to $1,481 (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1687.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$404K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$404K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,481▼33.2% | $26,466▼12.4% | $403,833▼5.8% | $403,833▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,217▼38.6% | $30,214▲39.0% | $428,818▼6.1% | $428,818▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,610▼96.7% | $21,729▲10.9% | $456,815▼3.8% | $456,815▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $108,884▲594% | $19,599▲16.8% | $474,934▲23.2% | $474,934▲23.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,681 | $16,777 | $385,649 | $385,649 | 990PF |
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Data for Helen M Palmer Tr (EIN 06-6029229) 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.