P A Staples Testamentary Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, registered in 1960, with $24,530 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$25K
▲ 74.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$14K
Net assets
$253K
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 P A Staples Testamentary 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 P A Staples Testamentary Trust: 215 mo reserves · +42% 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 P A Staples Testamentary 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 P A Staples Testamentary Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $17K (FY2013) to $25K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
42.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$253K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$253K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,530▲74.7% | $14,123▲18.8% | $252,654▲4.3% | $252,654▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,041▼7.5% | $11,886▲19.9% | $242,247▲0.9% | $242,247▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,185▼19.4% | $9,917▲2.1% | $240,092▲2.2% | $240,092▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $18,838▲118% | $9,709▼45.5% | $234,824▲4.0% | $234,824▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,645▼18.0% | $17,799▲35.7% | $225,695▼3.9% | $225,695▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,543▲7.0% | $13,116▼27.0% | $234,849▼1.1% | $234,849▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $9,850▲59.0% | $17,961▲7.4% | $237,422▼3.3% | $237,422▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,194▲77.8% | $16,718▼9.1% | $245,533▼4.1% | $245,533▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,483▼94.0% | $18,396▲13.8% | $256,057▼5.5% | $256,057▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $57,817▲36.0% | $16,172▼21.6% | $270,970▲18.2% | $270,970▲18.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $42,511▲144% | $20,615▼6.4% | $229,325▲10.6% | $229,325▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $17,422 | $22,026▲0.5% | $207,429▼2.2% | $207,429▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,907▲272% | $212,033▼2.5% | $212,033▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $5,887▼27.8% | $217,397▲9.8% | $217,397▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $8,159 | $197,932 | $197,932 | 990PF |
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Data for P A Staples Testamentary Trust (EIN 23-6242753) 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.