Michael T Bardin Char Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered in 2007, with $159,581 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$160K
▼ 37.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$213K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Michael T Bardin Char 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 Michael T Bardin Char Trust: 95 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D 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 Michael T Bardin Char 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 Michael T Bardin Char Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $96K (FY2014) to $160K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-33.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,581▼37.6% | $212,818▲9.8% | $1,678,120▼3.1% | $1,678,120▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $255,558▲110% | $193,890▼13.4% | $1,731,357▲3.7% | $1,731,357▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $121,773▼55.5% | $223,970▲31.0% | $1,669,691▼5.8% | $1,669,691▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $273,921▼15.8% | $171,025▲14.3% | $1,771,899▲6.2% | $1,771,899▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $325,292▲172% | $149,621▼1.0% | $1,669,001▲11.8% | $1,669,001▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $119,748▲33.7% | $151,178▲5.1% | $1,493,329▼2.1% | $1,493,329▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $89,587▼33.4% | $143,879▲11.4% | $1,525,125▼3.5% | $1,525,125▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $134,517▲40.3% | $129,149▲30.6% | $1,579,728▲22.4% | $1,579,728▲22.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $95,876 | $98,926 | $1,290,793 | $1,290,793 | 990PF |
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Data for Michael T Bardin Char Trust (EIN 20-6983919) 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.