Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1995, with $283,371 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
6102 S Highlands Ave, Madison, WI, 53705 EIN 39-6609049 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$283K
▲ 168.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$750K
Net assets
$10.9M
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.
F
—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 Powers-wolfe 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating174 mo reserves · -165% 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 Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust: 174 mo reserves · -165% margin earns a F 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 Powers-wolfe 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 →
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 Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6102 S Highlands Ave, Madison, WI, 53705
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $12.0M (FY2020) to $283K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $624KNet assets $10.9M
Operating margin
-164.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.5M
Total liabilities
$624K
Net assets
$10.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,371▲168% | $750,060▼1.1% | $10,871,046▼4.1% | $11,495,046▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$415,193▼67.3% | $758,430▼0.7% | $11,337,735▼9.4% | $12,001,735▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$248,148▼324% | $763,808▲705% | $12,511,358▼9.3% | $13,172,358▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $110,940▼99.1% | $94,877▲838% | $13,794,876▲2.1% | $13,794,876▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $12,007,396 | $10,113▼89.2% | $13,509,362▲855% | $13,509,362▲855% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $93,774 | $1,414,887 | $1,414,887 | 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 Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6609049, based in Madison, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6609049.
- How much revenue does Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust report?
- Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust reported $283,371 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Powers-wolfe Charitable Trust (EIN 39-6609049) 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.