Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1971, with $549,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$550K
▲ 23.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$336K
Net assets
$5.5M
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 Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity— 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 Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity: 197 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ 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 Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity— 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 Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $517K (FY2018) to $550K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
38.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549,948▲23.0% | $336,108▼0.2% | $5,514,754▲4.0% | $5,514,754▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $447,103▼34.7% | $336,688▼26.8% | $5,301,586▲2.1% | $5,301,586▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $684,873▼42.1% | $460,122▲9.8% | $5,191,868▲4.5% | $5,191,868▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,183,032▲597% | $419,159▲17.1% | $4,967,894▲18.2% | $4,967,894▲18.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $169,845▼29.7% | $357,813▲9.9% | $4,204,278▼4.3% | $4,204,278▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $241,500▼53.3% | $325,612▲7.7% | $4,393,430▼1.9% | $4,393,430▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $517,336 | $302,325 | $4,478,686 | $4,478,686 | 990PF |
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.
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Data for Trust U/w Benjamin Potter A/k/a Potter Charity (EIN 51-6016170) 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.