Craig & Galen Brown Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1996, with $4,244,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
13333 Westland East Blvd Suite 203, Houston, TX, 77041 EIN 76-0453555 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$3.8M
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 Craig & Galen Brown Foundation— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +1% 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 Craig & Galen Brown Foundation: 11 mo reserves · +1% 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 Craig & Galen Brown Foundation— 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 Craig & Galen Brown Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 13333 Westland East Blvd Suite 203, Houston, TX, 77041
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $522K (FY2013) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.8M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,244,693▼1.8% | $4,192,452▼1.9% | $3,789,567▲1.8% | $3,789,567▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,324,566▲117% | $4,275,582▲110% | $3,722,631▲1.8% | $3,722,631▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,994,202▲26.7% | $2,038,818▲52.2% | $3,657,433▼1.3% | $3,657,433▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,574,571▲726% | $1,339,264▲929% | $3,703,848▲7.1% | $3,703,848▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $190,689▼31.8% | $130,188▼43.9% | $3,459,742▲11.6% | $3,459,742▲11.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $279,641▼21.4% | $232,237▼28.0% | $3,099,265▲1.6% | $3,099,265▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $355,960▼35.6% | $322,421▼63.7% | $3,051,861▲1.1% | $3,051,861▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $552,591▲13.6% | $888,595▲88.9% | $3,018,322▼10.0% | $3,018,322▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $486,617▲1.8% | $470,424▲93.7% | $3,354,326▲0.3% | $3,354,326▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $478,128▲225% | $242,818▲111% | $3,343,585▲7.6% | $3,343,585▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $147,183▼71.8% | $115,149▼61.6% | $3,108,275▲1.1% | $3,108,275▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $521,672 | $300,201▼48.9% | $3,074,582▲2.9% | $3,074,582▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $587,315 | $2,986,725 | $2,986,725 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Craig & Galen Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Craig & Galen Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0453555, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Craig & Galen Brown Foundation's EIN?
- Craig & Galen Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0453555.
- How much revenue does Craig & Galen Brown Foundation report?
- Craig & Galen Brown Foundation reported $4,244,693 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Craig & Galen Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Craig & Galen Brown Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Craig & Galen Brown Foundation (EIN 76-0453555) 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.