Austin Area Research Organization Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Austin Area Research Organization Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1981, with $894,857 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
114 W 7th St Ste 800, Austin, TX, 78701 EIN 74-2148447 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$895K
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$854K
Net assets
$936K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Austin Area Research Organization Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +5% 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 Austin Area Research Organization Inc: 13 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Austin Area Research Organization Inc— 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 Austin Area Research Organization Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $580K (FY2015) to $895K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $593KNet assets $936K
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$593K
Net assets
$936K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $894,857▼5.4% | $853,841▼9.0% | $935,745▲8.9% | $1,528,761▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $946,021▲29.4% | $937,955▲6.6% | $859,074▲4.4% | $1,480,846▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $730,804▼24.7% | $879,620▲41.5% | $822,839▼22.0% | $1,505,518▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $970,434▲22.6% | $621,502▲10.9% | $1,054,346▲55.4% | $1,183,579▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $791,702▲21.0% | $560,534▼14.3% | $678,622▲60.2% | $816,966▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $654,475▲1.4% | $654,331▼0.2% | $423,672▲10.8% | $570,466▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $645,557▲13.9% | $655,577▲3.3% | $382,501▼8.2% | $459,613▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $566,753▼13.9% | $634,648▲16.0% | $416,659▼11.7% | $524,262▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $658,535▲13.6% | $547,268▲8.7% | $471,966▲34.4% | $566,091▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $579,559 | $503,368 | $351,152 | $518,681 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $228K total
8 grants to Austin Area Research Organization Inc totaling $228K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $30,550 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Fund distribution | 2023 | $63,850 |
| Ascension Seton | 2024 aaro tier a membership | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | For consulting work on the addressing cancer together initiative through the aaro health committee. | 2022 | $74,852 |
| Ascension Seton | To support austin area research | 2022 | $17,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | #6863 per september discussion | 2021 | $13,200 |
| Austin Community Foundation | 1st quarter commitment | 2020 | $6,455 |
| Ascension Seton | General support | 2016 | $8,013 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Austin Area Research Organization Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Austin Area Research Organization Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2148447, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Austin Area Research Organization Inc's EIN?
- Austin Area Research Organization Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2148447.
- How much revenue does Austin Area Research Organization Inc report?
- Austin Area Research Organization Inc reported $894,857 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Austin Area Research Organization Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Austin Area Research Organization Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Austin Area Research Organization Inc (EIN 74-2148447) 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.