Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colusa, California, registered in 1971, with $857,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 246, Colusa, CA, 95932 EIN 94-6069724 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$858K
▲ 59.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$706K
Net assets
$1.5M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +18% 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 Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust: 26 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A 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 Leslie J Nickels Testamentary 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 Leslie J Nickels Testamentary 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 246, Colusa, CA, 95932
- City
- Colusa
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $687K (FY2013) to $858K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,210Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$3,210
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $857,984▲59.9% | $706,137▲55.6% | $1,533,564▲12.5% | $1,536,774▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $536,503▼11.5% | $453,759▼28.2% | $1,362,866▲1.1% | $1,379,599▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $606,008▲33.7% | $632,045▲6.3% | $1,348,346▼1.9% | $1,452,262▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $453,295▲8.9% | $594,761▼9.6% | $1,374,383▼9.3% | $1,467,531▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $416,300▼20.6% | $658,119▲8.1% | $1,515,849▼13.8% | $1,534,501▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $524,354▲14.0% | $609,032▲0.7% | $1,757,668▼4.6% | $1,761,752▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $460,047▼18.1% | $604,876▲4.9% | $1,842,346▼7.3% | $1,847,004▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $562,056▼9.7% | $576,538▲15.1% | $1,987,175▼0.7% | $1,990,653▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $622,301▼27.6% | $500,873▼30.1% | $2,001,657▲6.5% | $2,004,813▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $858,940▲7.0% | $716,163▲36.0% | $1,880,229▲8.2% | $1,883,505▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $803,021▲16.9% | $526,659▲17.8% | $1,737,452▲18.9% | $1,738,457▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $687,090 | $446,943▲18.0% | $1,461,090▲19.7% | $1,463,509▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $378,858 | $1,220,943 | $1,222,743 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6069724, based in Colusa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust's EIN?
- Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6069724.
- How much revenue does Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust report?
- Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust reported $857,984 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leslie J Nickels Testamentary Trust (EIN 94-6069724) 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.