John A Zeller Ta Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2007, with $29,056 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$45K
Net assets
$592K
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 John A Zeller Ta Tr— 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 John A Zeller Ta Tr: 157 mo reserves · -55% 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 John A Zeller Ta Tr— 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 John A Zeller Ta Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $40K (FY2013) to $29K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-55.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$592K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$592K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,056▲21.4% | $45,134▼13.1% | $591,819▼2.6% | $591,819▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $23,932▲8.4% | $51,963▼6.0% | $607,892▼4.4% | $607,892▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $22,076▼44.7% | $55,304▼4.2% | $635,887▼4.9% | $635,887▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $39,929▲86.0% | $57,699▲2.4% | $668,973▼2.6% | $668,973▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $21,464▼78.2% | $56,322▲13.6% | $687,028▼4.8% | $687,028▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $98,473▼0.4% | $49,599▼13.6% | $721,973▲7.3% | $721,973▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $98,827▲1.7% | $57,435▲11.5% | $672,750▲6.5% | $672,750▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $97,222▲96.5% | $51,503▲10.2% | $631,649▲7.7% | $631,649▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $49,465▲95.5% | $46,716▲25.1% | $586,374▲0.4% | $586,374▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $25,302▼50.2% | $37,350▼39.4% | $584,008▼2.0% | $584,008▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $50,808▲27.3% | $61,621▲31.2% | $596,189▼1.8% | $596,189▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $39,915 | $46,978▲18.8% | $607,090▼1.1% | $607,090▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $39,530▼6.1% | $613,839▼0.6% | $613,839▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $42,096▲11.7% | $617,513▼3.3% | $617,513▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $37,697 | $638,544 | $638,544 | 990PF |
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Data for John A Zeller Ta Tr (EIN 25-6512380) 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.