Marcel K Lynum Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Marcel K Lynum Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1992, with $242,993 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 41-6245472 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$243K
▲ 12.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$313K
Net assets
$3.3M
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 Marcel K Lynum 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 rating127 mo reserves · -29% 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 Marcel K Lynum Trust: 127 mo reserves · -29% 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 Marcel K Lynum 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 Marcel K Lynum 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
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $167K (FY2018) to $243K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.3M
Operating margin
-29.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,993▲12.9% | $313,391▼7.1% | $3,315,526▼2.1% | $3,315,526▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $215,221▲62.0% | $337,378▼2.2% | $3,386,467▼3.5% | $3,386,467▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $132,885▼68.1% | $344,909▼0.3% | $3,509,406▼5.7% | $3,509,406▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $416,139▲186% | $346,109▲8.6% | $3,722,932▲1.9% | $3,722,932▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $145,262▲38.7% | $318,825▲8.8% | $3,654,688▼4.5% | $3,654,688▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $104,749▼37.1% | $293,105▲3.9% | $3,828,138▼4.7% | $3,828,138▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $166,657 | $281,997 | $4,017,370 | $4,017,370 | 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 Marcel K Lynum Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marcel K Lynum Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6245472, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marcel K Lynum Trust's EIN?
- Marcel K Lynum Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6245472.
- How much revenue does Marcel K Lynum Trust report?
- Marcel K Lynum Trust reported $242,993 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Marcel K Lynum Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Marcel K Lynum Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Marcel K Lynum Trust (EIN 41-6245472) 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.