Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2001, with $33,065 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 46-6088909 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▲ 113.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$41K
Net assets
$568K
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 Thelma J Serr 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 Thelma J Serr 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 Thelma J Serr 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 Thelma J Serr 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 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32K (FY2013) to $33K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $568K
Operating margin
-24.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$568K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$568K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,065▲113% | $41,023▲0.4% | $567,781▼1.3% | $567,781▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,520▼27.2% | $40,868▼4.6% | $575,201▼4.3% | $575,201▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,331▼67.6% | $42,819▼10.7% | $601,158▼3.5% | $601,158▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $65,816▲149% | $47,962▲28.5% | $622,646▲3.0% | $622,646▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $26,441▲113% | $37,316▼4.0% | $604,792▼1.8% | $604,792▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $12,415▼90.2% | $38,874▼1.8% | $615,667▼4.1% | $615,667▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $127,066▲257% | $39,598▲1.0% | $642,126▲15.8% | $642,126▲15.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $35,576▲24.2% | $39,220▲2.7% | $554,658▼0.7% | $554,658▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28,647▲27.8% | $38,177▼10.9% | $558,302▼1.7% | $558,302▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $22,416▼40.1% | $42,844▲4.8% | $567,832▼3.5% | $567,832▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $37,421▲15.8% | $40,899▼1.0% | $588,260▼0.6% | $588,260▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $32,321 | $41,324▲0.3% | $591,738▼1.5% | $591,738▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $41,200▲1.8% | $600,741▲2.0% | $600,741▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $40,466▲19.5% | $588,919▼0.9% | $588,919▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $33,866 | $594,443 | $594,443 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-6088909, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-6088909.
- How much revenue does Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust report?
- Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust reported $33,065 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thelma J Serr Charitable Trust (EIN 46-6088909) 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.