The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Butler, Alabama, registered in 2000, with $196,826 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 32, Butler, AL, 36904 EIN 31-6632596 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$197K
▲ 126.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$244K
Net assets
$3.4M
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 The Ernestine L@lenoir 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating166 mo reserves · -24% 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 The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust: 166 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ 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 The Ernestine L@lenoir 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 The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 32, Butler, AL, 36904
- City
- Butler
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$93K (FY2013) to $197K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-24.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,826▲127% | $243,990▲70.0% | $3,373,943▼4.6% | $4,561,056▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $86,761▼30.5% | $143,485▼48.9% | $3,538,263▲3.7% | $4,803,401▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $124,891▼44.0% | $280,906▲22.9% | $3,412,551▼5.6% | $4,751,863▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $222,932▲41.3% | $228,473▲2.2% | $3,616,316▲7.6% | $5,027,472▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $157,780▼76.3% | $223,645▼9.4% | $3,361,386▼5.4% | $4,868,777▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $664,387▲958% | $246,817▲78.9% | $3,553,250▲16.7% | $5,077,416▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $62,819▼15.7% | $137,981▲238% | $3,043,530▼9.0% | $4,858,633▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $74,507▼18.5% | $40,800▼54.8% | $3,344,959▲0.7% | $5,202,364▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $91,382▼90.1% | $90,191▼55.1% | $3,322,877▼18.2% | $5,143,429▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $919,757▲164% | $200,917▼38.3% | $4,061,186▲5.7% | $5,889,383▼10.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $348,465▲477% | $325,659▲12.0% | $3,840,713▲2.3% | $6,555,225▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$92,548 | $290,760▼44.6% | $3,756,069▲6.8% | $6,393,536▲81.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $524,419▲92.3% | $3,516,496▼12.4% | $3,518,745▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $272,653 | $4,014,091 | $4,016,076 | 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 The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6632596, based in Butler, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust's EIN?
- The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6632596.
- How much revenue does The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust report?
- The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust reported $196,826 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust (EIN 31-6632596) 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.