Trinity Western University Foundation U S
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Trinity Western University Foundation U S is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lynden, Washington, registered in 1981, with $665,630 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 361, Lynden, WA, 98264 EIN 91-1116381 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$666K
▲ 50.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$478K
Net assets
$2.3M
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+
★★★★
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 →—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 Western University Foundation U S— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating59 mo reserves · +28% 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 Western University Foundation U S: 59 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A 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 Western University Foundation U S— 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 Western University Foundation U S: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 361, Lynden, WA, 98264
- City
- Lynden
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.0M (FY2015) to $666K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
28.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,630▲50.1% | $477,546▼2.1% | $2,330,601▲20.3% | $3,502,614▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $443,377▲3.9% | $487,874▼12.3% | $1,937,275▲23.5% | $3,075,407▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $426,712▼78.3% | $556,094▼73.2% | $1,568,509▼29.6% | $2,739,446▼22.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,967,501▲28.8% | $2,078,243▲5.5% | $2,226,457▼4.7% | $3,554,587▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,527,704▲33.3% | $1,970,736▲67.0% | $2,337,200▼1.8% | $3,935,989▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,146,288▼9.9% | $1,180,301▲9.4% | $2,379,172▼11.0% | $5,172,257▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,272,552▼31.6% | $1,078,995▼36.0% | $2,672,807▼9.1% | $4,535,537▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,860,059▼5.6% | $1,685,284▲87.3% | $2,938,771▲56.1% | $4,889,459▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,969,415 | $899,883 | $1,882,271 | $4,558,324 | 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.
Grants received · $283K total
9 grants to Trinity Western University Foundation U S totaling $283K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $5,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $62,856 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $62,856 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2016 | $125,713 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trinity Western University Foundation U S a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trinity Western University Foundation U S is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1116381, based in Lynden, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trinity Western University Foundation U S's EIN?
- Trinity Western University Foundation U S's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1116381.
- How much revenue does Trinity Western University Foundation U S report?
- Trinity Western University Foundation U S reported $665,630 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Trinity Western University Foundation U S have?
- CharityIndex grades Trinity Western University Foundation U S C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Trinity Western University Foundation U S (EIN 91-1116381) 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.