Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 2011, with $24,547 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Farmers Merchants Trust Po Box, Chambersburg, PA, 17201 EIN 25-6823286 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$25K
▲ 91.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$28K
Net assets
$333K
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
—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 Wendell R Peterson 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating143 mo reserves · -14% 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 Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust: 143 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Wendell R Peterson 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 →
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 Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Farmers Merchants Trust Po Box, Chambersburg, PA, 17201
- City
- Chambersburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $31K (FY2014) to $25K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $333K
Operating margin
-14.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$333K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$333K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,547▲91.0% | $28,009▲11.4% | $333,458▼1.0% | $333,458▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $12,850▼49.5% | $25,151▼6.1% | $336,958▼3.5% | $336,958▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $25,469▼50.2% | $26,782▼9.3% | $349,268▼0.4% | $349,268▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $51,155▲156% | $29,513▲7.3% | $350,522▲6.9% | $350,522▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,005▼1.6% | $27,501▼0.3% | $327,854▼2.5% | $327,854▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,326▼46.4% | $27,578▲13.5% | $336,153▼2.1% | $336,153▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $37,941▲22.5% | $24,305▲3.6% | $343,325▲1.1% | $343,325▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,978 | $23,465 | $339,672 | $339,672 | 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6823286, based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6823286.
- How much revenue does Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust report?
- Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust reported $24,547 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wendell R Peterson Charitable Trust (EIN 25-6823286) 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.