Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 1995, with $1,047,509 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 31, Portland, ME, 04112 EIN 01-0496879 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 133.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$736K
Net assets
$7.4M
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.
B
—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 Margaret E Burnham 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating121 mo reserves · +30% 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 Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr: 121 mo reserves · +30% 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 Margaret E Burnham 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 31, Portland, ME, 04112
- City
- Portland
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $368K (FY2020) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.4M
Operating margin
29.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,047,509▲133% | $735,669▲9.7% | $7,427,981▲4.2% | $7,427,981▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $449,412▲27.5% | $670,548▲0.9% | $7,129,599▼2.2% | $7,129,599▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $352,449▼30.0% | $664,552▼1.8% | $7,287,005▼4.1% | $7,287,005▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $503,794▲36.7% | $676,927▲22.7% | $7,601,519▼2.2% | $7,601,519▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $368,408 | $551,903 | $7,774,557 | $7,774,557 | 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 Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0496879, based in Portland, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0496879.
- How much revenue does Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr report?
- Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr reported $1,047,509 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Margaret E Burnham Charitable Tr (EIN 01-0496879) 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.