Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1961, with $169,837 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 83-6002200 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$170K
▼ 19.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$190K
Net assets
$2.6M
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 Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation— 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 rating167 mo reserves · -12% 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 Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation: 167 mo reserves · -12% 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 Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation— 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 Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation: 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
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $184K (FY2013) to $170K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.6M
Operating margin
-11.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,837▼19.3% | $189,966▼19.7% | $2,647,737▼0.7% | $2,647,737▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $210,448▲66.1% | $236,610▲1.2% | $2,665,784▼1.0% | $2,665,784▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $126,734▼1.4% | $233,745▼4.6% | $2,692,753▼3.8% | $2,692,753▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $128,538▼33.9% | $245,076▲17.0% | $2,800,142▼4.0% | $2,800,142▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $194,584▲50.1% | $209,422▲11.9% | $2,917,557▼0.5% | $2,917,557▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $129,663▲17.3% | $187,068▼6.0% | $2,931,792▼1.9% | $2,931,792▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $110,569▼38.6% | $199,104▲22.8% | $2,988,001▼2.9% | $2,988,001▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $180,111▲30.8% | $162,191▲7.4% | $3,075,763▲0.6% | $3,075,763▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $137,717▲23.3% | $151,086▼37.6% | $3,056,269▲0.2% | $3,056,269▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $111,697▼90.1% | $241,977▲12.9% | $3,050,381▼4.1% | $3,050,381▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,123,810▲511% | $214,236▲13.6% | $3,180,661▲40.1% | $3,181,845▲40.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $184,039 | $188,609▼33.3% | $2,271,087▼0.2% | $2,271,087▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $282,823▲16.9% | $2,275,657▼4.8% | $2,275,657▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $241,926▼3.6% | $2,389,458▼2.2% | $2,389,458▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $250,978 | $2,442,547 | $2,442,547 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-6002200, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation's EIN?
- Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-6002200.
- How much revenue does Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation report?
- Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation reported $169,837 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation (EIN 83-6002200) 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.