Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1973, with $112,838 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 47-6043554 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$113K
▼ 24.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$192K
Net assets
$491K
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.
F
—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 Zelma & J A Hews 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · -70% 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 Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust: 31 mo reserves · -70% margin earns a F 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 Zelma & J A Hews 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 Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $151K (FY2013) to $113K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $491K
Operating margin
-70.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$491K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$491K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,838▼24.6% | $191,941▲3.6% | $490,987▼13.9% | $490,987▼13.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $149,646▲15.6% | $185,226▼5.4% | $570,091▼5.9% | $570,091▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $129,482▼21.6% | $195,784▼1.2% | $605,669▼9.9% | $605,669▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $165,158▲1.0% | $198,153▲9.4% | $671,972▼4.7% | $671,972▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $163,571▲91.8% | $181,054▼2.9% | $705,113▼2.4% | $705,113▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $85,260▼38.6% | $186,532▲18.0% | $722,590▼12.3% | $722,590▼12.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $138,869▲13.5% | $158,129▲28.1% | $823,867▼2.3% | $823,867▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $122,337▼85.8% | $123,418▼35.2% | $843,074▼0.1% | $843,074▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $862,478▲1149% | $190,398▲64.5% | $844,194▲390% | $844,194▲390% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $69,080▼41.1% | $115,710▼15.7% | $172,111▼21.3% | $172,111▼21.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $117,247▼22.2% | $137,295▼14.7% | $218,741▼8.4% | $218,741▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $150,740 | $160,949▼13.9% | $238,785▼4.1% | $238,785▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $186,866▲42.0% | $248,993▼17.7% | $248,993▼17.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $131,572▲47.4% | $302,539▲8.7% | $302,539▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $89,291 | $278,392 | $278,392 | 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 Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-6043554, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-6043554.
- How much revenue does Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust report?
- Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust reported $112,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Zelma & J A Hews Charitable Trust (EIN 47-6043554) 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.