Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2016, with $30,928 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 39-6496212 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$31K
▲ 281.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$48K
Net assets
$580K
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 Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund 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 rating146 mo reserves · -54% 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 Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw: 146 mo reserves · -54% 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 Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund 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 Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw: 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
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy & Charity Promotion
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63K (FY2020) to $31K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $580K
Operating margin
-54.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$580K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$580K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,928▲282% | $47,642▲2.6% | $580,133▼2.8% | $580,133▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$17,018▼157% | $46,438▼3.4% | $596,604▼9.6% | $596,604▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,737▼60.9% | $48,089▲11.3% | $659,995▼2.8% | $659,995▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,003▲20.7% | $43,203▲14.4% | $678,732▲5.1% | $678,732▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $62,970 | $37,756 | $645,778 | $645,778 | 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 Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6496212, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw's EIN?
- Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6496212.
- How much revenue does Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw report?
- Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw reported $30,928 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw have?
- CharityIndex grades Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lester B Ludens Scholarship Fund Trust Uw (EIN 39-6496212) 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.