James B Ladd Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1995, with $275,327 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$275K
▲ 49.4% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.3M
Net assets
$505K
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 James B Ladd Trust— 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 James B Ladd Trust: 1 mo reserves · -3269% 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 James B Ladd Trust— 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 James B Ladd Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $263K (FY2018) to $275K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3268.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$505K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$505K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,327▲49.4% | $9,275,620▲2262% | $505,436▼0.5% | $505,436▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $184,270▼35.9% | $392,640▼18.9% | $507,744▲30.5% | $507,744▲30.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $287,426▼7.2% | $484,433▲15.3% | $389,059▼34.9% | $389,059▼34.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $309,876▲8.3% | $420,228▲8.3% | $597,364▼17.4% | $597,364▼17.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $286,139▲24.9% | $387,951▼11.5% | $723,505▼14.3% | $723,505▼14.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $229,038▼12.8% | $438,444▼13.8% | $844,166▼19.8% | $844,166▼19.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $262,739 | $508,817 | $1,053,149 | $1,053,149 | 990PF |
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Data for James B Ladd Trust (EIN 41-6045879) 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.