Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1995, with $270,926 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 121579, Fort Worth, TX, 76121 EIN 75-2567397 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$271K
▲ 77.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$579K
Net assets
$8.0M
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 Carl E Kessler Family Foundation— 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 rating165 mo reserves · -114% 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 Carl E Kessler Family Foundation: 165 mo reserves · -114% 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 Carl E Kessler Family Foundation— 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 Carl E Kessler Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 121579, Fort Worth, TX, 76121
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$21K (FY2014) to $271K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $710Net assets $8.0M
Operating margin
-113.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$710
Net assets
$8.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,926▲77.6% | $579,105▼2.0% | $7,966,755▲6.8% | $7,967,465▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $152,552▼73.4% | $590,778▼14.8% | $7,460,213▲1.9% | $7,497,587▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $572,493▼84.3% | $693,506▲51.3% | $7,318,452▼6.4% | $7,335,543▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,655,585▲11975% | $458,336▼2.7% | $7,816,495▲75.4% | $7,823,457▲73.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,275▼65.3% | $470,863▲21.1% | $4,455,585▼7.4% | $4,511,798▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $87,331▼6.1% | $388,895▼11.0% | $4,810,658▼5.9% | $4,822,408▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $93,015▲1440% | $436,734▼7.2% | $5,109,906▼6.3% | $5,114,953▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,040▼88.2% | $470,426▼4.4% | $5,453,625▼7.8% | $5,464,887▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $51,293▲17.1% | $492,191▲3.3% | $5,918,011▼6.9% | $5,949,145▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $43,791▲310% | $476,341▼3.3% | $6,358,909▼6.4% | $6,377,509▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$20,845 | $492,472 | $6,791,612 | $6,797,352 | 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 Carl E Kessler Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carl E Kessler Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2567397, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carl E Kessler Family Foundation's EIN?
- Carl E Kessler Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2567397.
- How much revenue does Carl E Kessler Family Foundation report?
- Carl E Kessler Family Foundation reported $270,926 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carl E Kessler Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Carl E Kessler Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carl E Kessler Family Foundation (EIN 75-2567397) 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.