J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1993, with $218,838 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-1670828 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$219K
▲ 45.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$2.5M
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.
B
—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 J Bowman Proper 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating201 mo reserves · +32% 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 J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust: 201 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a B+ 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 J Bowman Proper 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $329K (FY2013) to $219K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
31.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,838▲45.3% | $149,677▼1.2% | $2,507,190▲2.8% | $2,507,190▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $150,622▼52.9% | $151,561▲2.1% | $2,438,052 | $2,438,052 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $319,658▲62.1% | $148,429▼4.5% | $2,438,489▲7.5% | $2,438,489▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $197,238▲43.5% | $155,355▲1.6% | $2,267,475▲2.4% | $2,267,475▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $137,430▼12.2% | $152,966▲1.7% | $2,214,523▼0.8% | $2,214,523▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $156,505▼32.6% | $150,461▲10.2% | $2,231,781▲0.3% | $2,231,781▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $232,363▲10.4% | $136,520▼5.0% | $2,225,704▲4.5% | $2,225,704▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $210,477▲122% | $143,699▲7.9% | $2,129,868▲3.2% | $2,129,868▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $94,650▲5.3% | $133,175▼4.7% | $2,063,087▼1.8% | $2,063,087▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $89,872▼35.0% | $139,674▲21.4% | $2,101,637▼2.3% | $2,101,637▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $138,178▼57.9% | $115,079▼26.4% | $2,151,711▲0.6% | $2,151,711▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $328,554 | $156,277▲48.7% | $2,139,937▲9.8% | $2,139,937▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $105,083▲3.3% | $1,948,064▲4.0% | $1,948,064▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $101,726▼35.5% | $1,872,569▲0.8% | $1,872,569▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $157,768 | $1,858,366 | $1,858,366 | 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 J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1670828, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust's EIN?
- J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1670828.
- How much revenue does J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust report?
- J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust reported $218,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust (EIN 25-1670828) 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.