L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1977, with $4,455 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1504, Buffalo, NY, 14240 EIN 14-6083274 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$4,455
▲ 119.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,516
Net assets
$53K
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 L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283— 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 rating179 mo reserves · +21% 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 L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283: 179 mo reserves · +21% 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 L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283— 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 L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6,064 (FY2013) to $4,455 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $53K
Operating margin
21.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$53K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,455▲119% | $3,516▼2.4% | $52,578▲1.7% | $52,578▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,031▼27.2% | $3,602▼16.2% | $51,695▼3.0% | $51,695▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,788▼48.9% | $4,299▲11.2% | $53,286▼2.8% | $53,286▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,451▲95.8% | $3,867▲3.7% | $54,805▲3.0% | $54,805▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,784▼3.9% | $3,729▲0.9% | $53,232▼1.7% | $53,232▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,897▼14.5% | $3,695▼5.5% | $54,171▼1.4% | $54,171▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,390▼37.1% | $3,908▲8.9% | $54,959▼1.0% | $54,959▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,392▲646% | $3,590▼3.2% | $55,488▲3.4% | $55,488▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $723▼83.9% | $3,708▼3.1% | $53,684▼5.3% | $53,684▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,490▼7.3% | $3,826▼0.8% | $56,667▲1.2% | $56,667▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $4,841▼20.2% | $3,855▲6.4% | $56,000▲1.8% | $56,000▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,064 | $3,624▼17.6% | $55,026▲4.6% | $55,026▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,397▲15.6% | $52,601▼4.2% | $52,601▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $3,802▲5.4% | $54,908▼4.6% | $54,908▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $3,607 | $57,531 | $57,531 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-6083274, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283's EIN?
- L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-6083274.
- How much revenue does L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 report?
- L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 reported $4,455 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 have?
- CharityIndex grades L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L M Brown Tr Fbo Lois M Brown Scholarship Fund 01283 (EIN 14-6083274) 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.