The Louis E Newman Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Altos, California, registered in 1996, with $37,655 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$38K
▲ 72.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$36K
Net assets
$592K
Employees
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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 Louis E Newman 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 →
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 Louis E Newman Charitable Trust: 197 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Louis E Newman 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 →
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 Louis E Newman Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $43K (FY2013) to $38K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$592K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$592K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,655▲72.7% | $35,965▼0.8% | $591,894▲0.3% | $591,894▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,806▼35.4% | $36,258▼47.1% | $590,204▼2.4% | $590,204▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $33,759▼90.2% | $68,502▼81.0% | $604,656▼5.4% | $604,656▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $345,003▲867% | $359,748▲445% | $639,399▲1.9% | $639,399▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,662▼23.8% | $65,968▲58.1% | $627,529▼4.6% | $627,529▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $46,827▼13.6% | $41,714▼17.6% | $657,835▲0.8% | $657,835▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $54,222▲29.4% | $50,634▲11.8% | $652,721▲0.6% | $652,721▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $41,900▼20.1% | $45,297▼34.2% | $649,135▼0.5% | $649,135▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $52,452▲3.4% | $68,824▼43.8% | $652,532▼2.4% | $652,532▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $50,705▼28.5% | $122,560▲78.6% | $668,904▼9.7% | $668,904▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $70,919▲65.4% | $68,621▲24.1% | $740,759▲0.3% | $740,759▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $42,869 | $55,304▲6.1% | $738,461▼1.7% | $738,461▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $52,117 | $750,896 | $750,896 | 990PF |
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Data for The Louis E Newman Charitable Trust (EIN 41-1850021) 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.