American Donkey & Mule Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denton, Texas, registered in 1974, with $72,170 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$72K
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$12K
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 American Donkey & Mule Society Inc— 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 American Donkey & Mule Society Inc: 2 mo reserves · -10% 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 American Donkey & Mule Society Inc— 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 American Donkey & Mule Society Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $105K (FY2013) to $72K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-10.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16K
Total liabilities
$3,959
Net assets
$12K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,170▲8.6% | $79,361▼4.9% | $11,992▼55.7% | $15,951▼45.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $66,483▼23.2% | $83,493▼28.5% | $27,079▼40.1% | $29,461▼37.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,617▲30.8% | $116,756▼1.2% | $45,215▼40.0% | $47,433▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,226▼3.1% | $118,148▲4.6% | $75,354▼40.8% | $77,463▼40.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $68,346▼13.5% | $112,979▼1.5% | $127,277▼26.0% | $130,487▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $78,975▲9.8% | $114,686▼1.6% | $171,909▼17.2% | $174,052▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,946▼10.9% | $116,537▼7.7% | $207,621▼17.7% | $209,788▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $80,771▼49.3% | $126,247▼9.0% | $252,211▼15.3% | $260,115▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $159,305▲50.0% | $138,707▲5.1% | $297,687▲7.4% | $300,362▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $106,208▲15.0% | $132,020▲6.5% | $277,089▼8.5% | $282,502▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,360▼11.8% | $123,923▼7.7% | $302,901▼9.4% | $307,434▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,745 | $134,329▼4.3% | $334,464▼6.4% | $338,654▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $140,353▼25.4% | $357,396▼12.2% | $360,878▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $188,137▲0.8% | $407,052▼10.9% | $410,933▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $186,636 | $456,673 | $460,116 | 990 |
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Data for American Donkey & Mule Society Inc (EIN 35-6202048) 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.