The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 2006, with $775,416 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216 EIN 20-6609204 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2025)
$775K
▼ 30.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$747K
Net assets
$10.2M
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 Frank and Pearl E Gelbman 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 rating164 mo reserves · +4% 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 Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust: 164 mo reserves · +4% 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 The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman 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 Frank and Pearl E Gelbman 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 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $808K (FY2020) to $775K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.2M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $775,416▼30.3% | $746,939▲3.7% | $10,223,676▲0.3% | $10,223,676▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,112,063▲217% | $720,108▼22.7% | $10,190,715▲4.0% | $10,190,715▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $351,010▼75.3% | $931,090▲56.6% | $9,800,171▼5.5% | $9,800,171▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,420,428▼24.9% | $594,618▼12.1% | $10,373,128▲9.1% | $10,373,128▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,891,436▲134% | $676,112▲33.6% | $9,507,150▲14.1% | $9,507,150▲14.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $807,656 | $506,243 | $8,332,415 | $8,332,415 | 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 Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-6609204, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust's EIN?
- The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-6609204.
- How much revenue does The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust report?
- The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust reported $775,416 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust (EIN 20-6609204) 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.