Sara M James Tr
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sara M James Tr is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with $34,860 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 23-6284518
Revenue (FY2024)
$35K
▲ 272.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$45K
Net assets
$789K
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.
D
—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 Sara M James Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating212 mo reserves · -28% 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 Sara M James Tr: 212 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Sara M James Tr— 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 Sara M James Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $95K (FY2017) to $35K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $789K
Operating margin
-27.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$789K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$789K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,860▲273% | $44,583▼1.9% | $788,895▼1.1% | $788,895▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$20,204▲57.3% | $45,443▼17.8% | $797,324▼7.7% | $797,324▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$47,341▼112% | $55,287▲23.8% | $863,987▼10.5% | $863,987▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $379,727▲1083% | $44,652▼2.9% | $964,886▲53.0% | $964,886▲53.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $32,105▼38.9% | $46,005▼21.2% | $630,527▼2.2% | $630,527▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $52,518▼25.7% | $58,408▼11.6% | $644,970▼30.8% | $644,970▼30.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $70,691▼25.3% | $66,095▼14.8% | $932,453▲0.5% | $932,453▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $94,581 | $77,607 | $927,858 | $927,858 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sara M James Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sara M James Tr is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6284518, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What is Sara M James Tr's EIN?
- Sara M James Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6284518.
- How much revenue does Sara M James Tr report?
- Sara M James Tr reported $34,860 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sara M James Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Sara M James Tr D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sara M James Tr (EIN 23-6284518) 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.