Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cliffside Pk, New Jersey, registered in 1973, with $27,704 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
215 Lafayette Ave, Cliffside Pk, NJ, 07010 EIN 23-7099918 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$28K
▲ 296.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$101K
Net assets
$403K
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.
F
—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 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · -263% 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 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J: 48 mo reserves · -263% margin earns a F 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 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J— 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 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 215 Lafayette Ave, Cliffside Pk, NJ, 07010
- City
- Cliffside Pk
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $187K (FY2013) to $28K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $403K
Operating margin
-263.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$403K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$403K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,704▲296% | $100,602▼66.2% | $402,861▼13.5% | $402,861▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | -$14,106▼147% | $297,930▲55.9% | $465,897▼34.4% | $465,897▼34.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,927▼83.3% | $191,122▲107% | $709,943▼32.4% | $709,943▼32.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $179,293▲209% | $92,405▼12.5% | $1,050,791▲2.6% | $1,050,791▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,060▲12.9% | $105,577▲17.3% | $1,024,531▼0.6% | $1,024,531▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $51,407▼36.6% | $89,976▲12.8% | $1,030,893▲11.4% | $1,030,893▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $81,099▲51.0% | $79,779▲24.5% | $925,328▲0.1% | $925,328▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,696▲154% | $64,092▼3.2% | $924,008▼1.1% | $924,008▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,173▼66.3% | $66,192▼7.1% | $934,404▼4.6% | $934,404▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,750▲21.8% | $71,257▼26.1% | $979,423▼0.9% | $979,423▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $51,534▼72.5% | $96,408▼5.8% | $987,930▼4.3% | $987,930▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $187,098 | $102,384▲2.5% | $1,032,804▲8.9% | $1,032,804▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $99,887▲84.3% | $948,090▼6.2% | $948,090▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,184▼6.9% | $1,010,620▲5.5% | $1,010,620▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $58,221 | $957,828 | $957,828 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7099918, based in Cliffside Pk, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J's EIN?
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7099918.
- How much revenue does Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J report?
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J reported $27,704 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J have?
- CharityIndex grades Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation of Cliffside Park N J (EIN 23-7099918) 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.