Walter H Christen Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Walter H Christen Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1979, with $179,321 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 34-6757371 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2023)
$179K
▲ 449.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$251K
Net assets
$4.1M
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.
D
—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 Walter H Christen 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating196 mo reserves · -40% 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 Walter H Christen Charitable Trust: 196 mo reserves · -40% margin earns a D 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 Walter H Christen 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Walter H Christen Charitable Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $360K (FY2013) to $179K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.1M
Operating margin
-40.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $179,321▲449% | $251,176▼24.3% | $4,095,556▼1.8% | $4,095,556▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$51,331▼111% | $332,016▲7.4% | $4,169,366▼8.3% | $4,169,366▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $454,286▲53.1% | $309,020▲4.5% | $4,546,236▲3.4% | $4,546,236▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $296,768▲9646% | $295,803▼0.3% | $4,397,543▼0.1% | $4,397,543▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,045▼99.5% | $296,792▼6.1% | $4,401,895▼6.3% | $4,401,895▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $574,698▲197% | $315,995▲2.0% | $4,695,640▲5.8% | $4,695,640▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $193,266▼87.5% | $309,772▼11.5% | $4,436,931▼2.5% | $4,436,931▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,543,035▲118% | $350,156▼82.3% | $4,552,333▲35.5% | $4,552,333▲35.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $706,883▲42.8% | $1,982,094▲470% | $3,359,356▼27.6% | $3,359,356▼27.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $494,888▲37.7% | $347,734▲27.3% | $4,638,626▲3.1% | $4,638,626▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $359,504 | $273,174▲34.5% | $4,497,736▲2.0% | $4,497,736▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $203,152▼26.1% | $4,411,402▲1.0% | $4,411,402▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $274,794▼25.3% | $4,365,731▼2.2% | $4,365,731▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $367,911▲122% | $4,466,064▼5.3% | $4,466,064▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $165,733 | $4,716,823 | $4,716,823 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walter H Christen Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walter H Christen Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6757371, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walter H Christen Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Walter H Christen Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6757371.
- How much revenue does Walter H Christen Charitable Trust report?
- Walter H Christen Charitable Trust reported $179,321 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Walter H Christen Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Walter H Christen Charitable Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Walter H Christen Charitable Trust (EIN 34-6757371) 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.