Zela I Christ Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, with $7,812 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$7,812
▲ 66.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,613
Net assets
$101K
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 Zela I Christ 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 Zela I Christ Trust: 126 mo reserves · -23% margin earns a C+ 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 Zela I Christ 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 Zela I Christ Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4,229 (FY2020) to $7,812 (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-23.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$101K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,812▲66.8% | $9,613▲141% | $100,870▼1.8% | $100,870▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,684▼12.5% | $3,982▼20.5% | $102,671▲0.7% | $102,671▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,352▼11.7% | $5,010▲2.5% | $101,969▲0.3% | $101,969▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,058▲43.2% | $4,889▼17.1% | $101,635▲1.0% | $101,635▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,229 | $5,897 | $100,635 | $100,635 | 990PF |
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Data for Zela I Christ Trust (EIN 34-6816164) 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.