John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orleans, Vermont, registered in 1997, with $39,499 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
6 Cottage St, Orleans, VT, 05860 EIN 03-6053847 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2025)
$39K
▲ 8.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$85K
Net assets
$689K
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 John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw— 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 rating97 mo reserves · -115% 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 John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw: 97 mo reserves · -115% 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 John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw— 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 John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6 Cottage St, Orleans, VT, 05860
- City
- Orleans
- State
- Vermont
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2020) to $39K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $689K
Operating margin
-115.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$689K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$689K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,499▲8.1% | $85,118▲223% | $689,261▼7.6% | $689,261▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $36,536▲42.9% | $26,335▼12.5% | $745,822▲2.1% | $745,822▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $25,571▼12.0% | $30,108▼1.6% | $730,557▲1.1% | $730,557▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,073▲18.3% | $30,607▼8.9% | $722,809▲4.1% | $722,809▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24,575▼3.0% | $33,593▲24.2% | $694,627 | $694,627 | 990 |
| 2020 | $25,348 | $27,049 | $694,627 | $694,627 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-6053847, based in Orleans, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw's EIN?
- John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-6053847.
- How much revenue does John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw report?
- John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw reported $39,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw have?
- CharityIndex grades John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John M Colton Charitable Trust Uw (EIN 03-6053847) 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.