James R Elder Trust
501(c)(91)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James R Elder Trust is a 501(c)(91) organization based in Champaign, Illinois, with $110,785 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 260, Champaign, IL, 61824 EIN 37-6038054
Revenue (FY2024)
$111K
▼ 19.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$137K
Net assets
$174K
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 James R Elder Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -23% 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 James R Elder Trust: 15 mo reserves · -23% margin earns a C+ 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 James R Elder 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 James R Elder Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105K (FY2020) to $111K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $174K
Operating margin
-23.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$174K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,785▼19.7% | $136,513▼10.4% | $173,530▼12.9% | $173,530▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $137,910▼18.8% | $152,292▼12.4% | $199,202▼6.7% | $199,202▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $169,759▲9.4% | $173,789▲35.9% | $213,575▼1.9% | $213,575▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,227▲47.5% | $127,839▲118% | $217,671▲14.5% | $217,671▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $105,271 | $58,655 | $190,173 | $190,173 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is James R Elder Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Elder Trust is a 501(c)(91) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-6038054, based in Champaign, Illinois.
- What is James R Elder Trust's EIN?
- James R Elder Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6038054.
- How much revenue does James R Elder Trust report?
- James R Elder Trust reported $110,785 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Elder Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Elder Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Elder Trust (EIN 37-6038054) 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.