Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1982, with $23,132 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 47-6128828 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$23K
▲ 66.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$29K
Net assets
$387K
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.
D
—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 Joseph H Bowers 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating158 mo reserves · -27% 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 Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust: 158 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 Joseph H Bowers 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 Joseph H Bowers 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 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $26K (FY2018) to $23K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $387K
Operating margin
-26.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$387K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$387K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,132▲66.9% | $29,272▼11.5% | $386,571▼1.5% | $386,571▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,860▼27.7% | $33,082▼2.0% | $392,590▼4.7% | $392,590▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,171▼57.7% | $33,756▲12.1% | $411,945▼3.5% | $411,945▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $45,300▲35.2% | $30,102▲3.1% | $426,932▲3.7% | $426,932▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,513▼36.0% | $29,184▼2.4% | $411,624▲1.1% | $411,624▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $52,326▲99.3% | $29,911▼0.7% | $407,240▲5.8% | $407,240▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $26,253 | $30,108 | $384,809 | $384,809 | 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 Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-6128828, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-6128828.
- How much revenue does Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust report?
- Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust reported $23,132 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph H Bowers Charitable Trust (EIN 47-6128828) 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.