Violet G Young Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1992, with $161,315 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$161K
▲ 492.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 Violet G Young Charitable Trust— 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 Violet G Young Charitable Trust: 199 mo reserves · +34% 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 Violet G Young Charitable Trust— 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 Violet G Young Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $129K (FY2013) to $161K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
34.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,315▲492% | $105,732▲0.2% | $1,753,421▲3.4% | $1,753,421▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $27,232▼11.5% | $105,492▼9.5% | $1,695,213▼4.5% | $1,695,213▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,758▼88.2% | $116,595▲8.8% | $1,774,717▼4.8% | $1,774,717▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $259,783▲242% | $107,210▲12.6% | $1,864,970▲12.1% | $1,864,970▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $76,027▼47.3% | $95,236▼2.7% | $1,664,249▼0.2% | $1,664,249▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $144,154▲18.6% | $97,925▲7.2% | $1,666,971▲3.1% | $1,666,971▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $121,568▲55.1% | $91,322▼2.1% | $1,616,352▲1.9% | $1,616,352▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $78,382▲135% | $93,300▼2.7% | $1,586,106▼0.9% | $1,586,106▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $33,417▼75.0% | $95,927▼4.1% | $1,600,910▼3.8% | $1,600,910▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $133,452▼14.7% | $100,045▲6.4% | $1,663,503▲2.1% | $1,663,503▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $156,490▲21.8% | $94,058▲2.3% | $1,629,601▲4.0% | $1,629,601▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $128,516 | $91,980▲4.8% | $1,567,207▲2.5% | $1,567,207▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $87,771▲1.9% | $1,528,731▲2.3% | $1,528,731▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $86,137▲5.3% | $1,494,184▲0.2% | $1,494,184▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $81,830 | $1,490,963 | $1,490,963 | 990PF |
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Data for Violet G Young Charitable Trust (EIN 42-6477722) 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.