John R Hessel Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John R Hessel Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1975, with $137,959 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA, 15230 EIN 51-0244751 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$138K
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$84K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 John R Hessel 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating144 mo reserves · +39% 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 R Hessel Charitable Trust: 144 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ 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 R Hessel 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 John R Hessel 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 185, Pittsburgh, PA, 15230
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2018) to $138K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
39.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,959▲37.8% | $83,978▲0.5% | $1,006,745▲5.7% | $1,006,745▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $100,082▲28.6% | $83,520▼8.0% | $952,885▲1.8% | $952,885▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $77,820▼50.1% | $90,761▲11.1% | $936,460▼1.4% | $936,460▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $155,883▲210% | $81,657▲15.7% | $949,485▲8.5% | $949,485▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $50,345▼15.8% | $70,579▲1.5% | $875,274▼2.3% | $875,274▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $59,793▼36.5% | $69,502▼2.8% | $895,628▼1.1% | $895,628▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $94,221 | $71,469 | $905,493 | $905,493 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John R Hessel Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John R Hessel Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0244751, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John R Hessel Charitable Trust's EIN?
- John R Hessel Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0244751.
- How much revenue does John R Hessel Charitable Trust report?
- John R Hessel Charitable Trust reported $137,959 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John R Hessel Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades John R Hessel Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John R Hessel Charitable Trust (EIN 51-0244751) 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.