Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ottawa, Illinois, registered in 2008, with $50,207 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
701 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL, 61350 EIN 91-1841618 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2025)
$50K
▲ 69.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$55K
Net assets
$715K
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.
C+
—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 Robert W Rowe 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating155 mo reserves · -10% 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 Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust: 155 mo reserves · -10% 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 Robert W Rowe 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 Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL, 61350
- City
- Ottawa
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $48K (FY2018) to $50K (FY2025) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $715K
Operating margin
-10.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$715K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$715K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,207▲69.4% | $55,209▲14.0% | $714,907▼1.0% | $714,907▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $29,645▲0.5% | $48,430▼2.8% | $721,825▼2.7% | $721,825▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $29,486▲52.4% | $49,843▼10.3% | $741,745▼2.6% | $741,745▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,349▼20.4% | $55,590▲17.4% | $761,455▼4.1% | $761,455▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $24,306▲0.1% | $47,338▼0.6% | $794,164▼1.6% | $794,164▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $24,282▼49.9% | $47,627▲6.4% | $806,941▼1.2% | $806,941▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $48,458 | $44,755 | $816,783 | $816,783 | 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 Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1841618, based in Ottawa, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1841618.
- How much revenue does Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust report?
- Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust reported $50,207 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert W Rowe Charitable Trust (EIN 91-1841618) 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.