J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jefferson, Iowa, registered in 2000, with $26,532 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 349, Jefferson, IA, 50129 EIN 42-6600774 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$27K
▼ 1.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20K
Net assets
$750K
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.
C+
—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 Bruce Brolsma Educational 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 rating455 mo reserves · +25% 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 Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust: 455 mo reserves · +25% 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 Bruce Brolsma Educational 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 J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 349, Jefferson, IA, 50129
- City
- Jefferson
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $27K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $750K
Operating margin
25.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$750K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$750K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,532▼1.4% | $19,798▼29.7% | $750,259▲0.7% | $750,259▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $26,901▲12.7% | $28,156▼38.2% | $745,021▲4.0% | $745,021▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,867▼62.6% | $45,539▼33.0% | $716,229▼15.0% | $716,229▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,838▼4.4% | $68,004▲59.0% | $842,909▲1.4% | $842,909▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,751▲164% | $42,769▼12.1% | $831,325▲2.5% | $831,325▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,328▼45.1% | $48,656▲53.3% | $810,773▲8.5% | $810,773▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,132▼14.3% | $31,741▼42.9% | $747,375▼7.4% | $747,375▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,817▲64.8% | $55,548▲25.1% | $807,452▲5.0% | $807,452▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $32,656▼12.4% | $44,406▼9.2% | $768,658▼1.7% | $768,658▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,294▼12.6% | $48,927▲14.7% | $782,169▼6.1% | $782,169▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,653▲71.9% | $42,645▲12.9% | $832,912▲1.1% | $832,912▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $24,814 | $37,758▼1.0% | $824,051▲2.6% | $824,051▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,146 | $802,854 | $802,854 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6600774, based in Jefferson, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust's EIN?
- J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6600774.
- How much revenue does J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust report?
- J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust reported $26,532 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Bruce Brolsma Educational Trust (EIN 42-6600774) 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.