James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rock Rapids, Iowa, registered in 1988, with $210,816 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 551, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246 EIN 42-1305882 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$211K
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$386K
Net assets
$1.8M
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.
F
—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 W and Ella B Forster 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · -83% 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 W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust: 55 mo reserves · -83% margin earns a F 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 W and Ella B Forster 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 →
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 W and Ella B Forster Charitable 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 551, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246
- City
- Rock Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $207K (FY2013) to $211K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.8M
Operating margin
-83.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,816▼4.8% | $386,060▲11.6% | $1,759,758▼9.1% | $1,759,758▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $221,560▼4.1% | $345,842▼9.2% | $1,935,002▼6.0% | $1,935,002▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $230,980▼2.1% | $380,901▲29.1% | $2,059,284▼6.8% | $2,059,284▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $236,008▲4.3% | $295,149▼5.3% | $2,209,205▼2.6% | $2,209,205▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $226,306▼2.6% | $311,796▼0.9% | $2,268,346▼3.6% | $2,268,346▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $232,235▼57.4% | $314,557▲44.4% | $2,353,836▼3.4% | $2,353,837▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $544,834▼65.0% | $217,810▼41.2% | $2,436,158▲15.5% | $2,436,158▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,557,309▲273% | $370,566▼40.5% | $2,109,134▲129% | $2,109,134▲129% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $417,661▲76.6% | $623,010▲51.9% | $922,392▼18.2% | $922,392▼32.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $236,532▲15.7% | $410,071▲4.0% | $1,127,741▼11.7% | $1,367,741▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $204,522▼1.0% | $394,299▼2.7% | $1,276,878▼12.9% | $1,516,878▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $206,517 | $405,361▲30.1% | $1,466,655▼10.4% | $1,706,655▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $311,648▲0.4% | $1,636,883▼0.1% | $1,876,883 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $310,293 | $1,637,740 | $1,877,740 | 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 James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1305882, based in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust's EIN?
- James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1305882.
- How much revenue does James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust report?
- James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust reported $210,816 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust (EIN 42-1305882) 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.