Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Ashland, Kentucky, registered in 1993, with $485,021 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$485K
▼ 10.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$576K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund— 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 Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund: 33 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ 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 Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund— 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 Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $597K (FY2013) to $485K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-18.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485,021▼10.8% | $576,312▲1.1% | $1,564,264▼5.5% | $1,564,264▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $543,683▼8.1% | $570,257▼7.7% | $1,655,555▼1.0% | $1,655,555▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $591,884▲26.5% | $618,133▲10.7% | $1,671,677▼3.1% | $1,671,677▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $467,835▲2.0% | $558,291▲1.7% | $1,725,248▼4.2% | $1,725,248▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $458,860▼42.4% | $549,113▼15.0% | $1,800,594▼4.8% | $1,800,594▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $796,495▲44.7% | $645,887▲0.8% | $1,890,847▲3.7% | $1,890,847▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $550,391▲15.2% | $640,693▲13.3% | $1,823,060▼11.9% | $1,823,060▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $477,725▼11.9% | $565,456▼24.9% | $2,070,298▲1.0% | $2,070,298▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $541,994▼16.3% | $752,814▲22.2% | $2,049,913▼8.4% | $2,049,913▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $647,334▼13.8% | $615,908▼10.5% | $2,237,153▼3.9% | $2,237,153▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $750,769▲25.8% | $688,446▲16.5% | $2,328,981▲3.1% | $2,328,981▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $596,998 | $590,934▲9.9% | $2,259,404▲5.4% | $2,259,404▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $537,859▼1.2% | $2,144,330▲6.5% | $2,144,330▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $544,171▼14.5% | $2,013,298▲5.4% | $2,013,298▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $636,675 | $1,910,390 | $1,910,390 | 990 |
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Data for Tri-state Labor Education and Development Trust Fund (EIN 61-6204343) 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.