Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2019, with $46,166 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$46K
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$50K
Net assets
$584K
Employees
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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 Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust: 142 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $31K (FY2020) to $46K (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$584K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$584K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,166▲18.5% | $49,502▼28.9% | $583,767▼0.6% | $583,767▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $38,975▲24.6% | $69,623▲44.2% | $587,169▲4.1% | $587,169▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $31,289 | $48,289 | $564,301 | $564,301 | 990PF |
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Data for Melvin A Larson Charitable Trust (EIN 37-6484394) 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.