J Elbert Terpening Estate is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Brooklyn, Ohio, with $12,517 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▼ 28.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$19K
Net assets
$148K
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 J Elbert Terpening Estate— 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 J Elbert Terpening Estate: 94 mo reserves · -51% 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 J Elbert Terpening Estate— 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 J Elbert Terpening Estate: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $7,696 (FY2020) to $13K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-51.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$148K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$148K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,517▼28.2% | $18,901▲1.7% | $147,979▼4.1% | $147,979▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $17,433▲27771% | $18,592▼4.5% | $154,363▼0.7% | $154,363▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$63▼102% | $19,465▲66.0% | $155,522▼11.2% | $155,522▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,184▼45.6% | $11,726▲18.3% | $175,052▼4.1% | $175,052▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,696 | $9,915 | $182,593 | $182,593 | 990PF |
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Data for J Elbert Terpening Estate (EIN 14-6051497) 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.