Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2011, with $359,294 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$359K
▲ 38.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$281K
Net assets
$4.9M
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 Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc— 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 Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc: 210 mo reserves · +22% 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 Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc— 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 Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2,408 (FY2013) to $359K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
21.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,294▲38.6% | $281,495▲15.8% | $4,916,991▲1.6% | $4,916,991▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $259,281▼13.4% | $243,088▲28.4% | $4,839,192▲0.3% | $4,839,192▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $299,294▼94.8% | $189,277▲68.1% | $4,822,999▲2.3% | $4,822,999▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,747,978▲8453% | $112,568▲732% | $4,712,982▲1836% | $4,712,982▲1836% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $67,204▲223% | $13,525▲91.1% | $243,438▲28.3% | $243,438▲28.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,797▼8.0% | $7,077▲4.2% | $189,759▲7.8% | $189,759▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $22,606▲24.0% | $6,790▲32.8% | $176,039▲9.9% | $176,039▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $18,235▲26.1% | $5,114▼0.5% | $160,223▲8.9% | $160,223▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $14,463▼8.8% | $5,142▲0.8% | $147,102▲6.8% | $147,102▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,867▲15.1% | $5,101▲0.6% | $137,781▲8.5% | $137,781▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,787▲473% | $5,073▼7.0% | $127,015▲7.4% | $127,015▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,408 | $5,452▲4.6% | $118,301▼2.5% | $118,301▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $5,214▼43.9% | $121,345▲194% | $121,345▲194% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $9,290 | $41,243 | $41,243 | 990PF |
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Data for Thelma H and John J Zeller Inc (EIN 27-3980711) 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.