Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 2011, with $169,776 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 35-6890177 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2025)
$170K
▲ 5.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$206K
Net assets
$2.6M
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 Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating149 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 Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr: 149 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ 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 W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr— 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 W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI, 54601
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $140K (FY2013) to $170K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.6M
Operating margin
-21.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,776▲5.3% | $206,000▲4.1% | $2,563,264▼1.4% | $2,563,264▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $161,256▲12.2% | $197,943▲6.5% | $2,600,458▼1.4% | $2,600,458▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $143,710▲18.5% | $185,898▼20.1% | $2,636,636▼1.5% | $2,636,636▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $121,264▼58.4% | $232,776▲6.1% | $2,677,789▼4.1% | $2,677,789▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $291,700▲299% | $219,412▲8.9% | $2,792,315▲2.6% | $2,792,315▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $73,173▼11.3% | $201,529▲9.7% | $2,721,515▼4.5% | $2,721,515▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $82,499▼56.8% | $183,751▼15.3% | $2,848,507▼3.4% | $2,848,507▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $190,877▼8.7% | $216,843▲12.5% | $2,949,103▼0.9% | $2,949,103▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $209,135▲31302% | $192,819▲0.8% | $2,975,636▲0.5% | $2,975,636▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $666▼99.3% | $191,383▼17.0% | $2,960,661▼6.1% | $2,960,661▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $100,823▼84.2% | $230,663▲5.9% | $3,151,983▼3.9% | $3,151,983▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $639,941▲356% | $217,744▼0.9% | $3,280,614▲14.8% | $3,280,614▲14.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $140,331 | $219,629 | $2,858,099 | $2,858,099 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6890177, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6890177.
- How much revenue does Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr report?
- Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr reported $169,776 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lester W Stevenson Jr Charitable Tr (EIN 35-6890177) 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.