Trellis For Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, registered in 2009, with $1,282,188 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 27.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$679K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Trellis For Tomorrow— 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 Trellis For Tomorrow: 7 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A 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 Trellis For Tomorrow— 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 Trellis For Tomorrow: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $497K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$869K
Total liabilities
$191K
Net assets
$679K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,282,188▲27.2% | $1,136,627▲12.9% | $678,875▲28.2% | $869,489▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,007,788▲19.9% | $1,006,905▲59.8% | $529,543▲1.4% | $710,286▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $840,710▲283% | $629,925▲427% | $522,295▲61.5% | $601,623▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $219,383▼59.9% | $119,458▼77.4% | $323,484▲44.8% | $390,291▲58.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $546,657▼1.1% | $528,262▲12.4% | $223,467▲9.4% | $245,985▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $552,679▲31.0% | $469,779▼3.1% | $204,201▲127% | $237,518▲101% | 990 |
| 2017 | $421,823▼13.8% | $485,044▲5.0% | $89,914▼41.3% | $118,268▼29.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $489,636▼15.1% | $462,101▼12.3% | $153,135▲21.9% | $166,857▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $576,700▲24.1% | $526,930▲2.8% | $125,600▲65.6% | $181,306▲66.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $464,693▼6.6% | $512,735▲14.3% | $75,830▼38.8% | $108,692▼27.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $497,314 | $448,773▼11.3% | $123,872▲64.4% | $150,285▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $506,156 | $75,331 | $109,209 | 990 |
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.
16 grants to Trellis For Tomorrow totaling $357K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $18,345 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Double your impact supporting the seed skills program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,442 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $9,306 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Food for all | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,498 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia green career pathways | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Green career pathways | 2016 | $45,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $6,271 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Fund for children strategic investment | 2015 | $42,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For green philly youth development | 2015 | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Project support | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Performing arts general operating support | 2014 | $104,277 |
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Data for Trellis For Tomorrow (EIN 27-0268541) 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.