Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in The Woodlands, Texas, registered in 1981, with $50,009,442 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2700 Technology Forest Blvd Ste 260, The Woodlands, TX, 77381 EIN 74-2170127 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$50.0M
▲ 75.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.7M
Net assets
$420.0M
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.
B
—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 Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating270 mo reserves · +63% 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 Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation: 270 mo reserves · +63% margin earns a B+ 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 Cynthia & Geo Mitchell 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 Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2700 Technology Forest Blvd Ste 260, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
- City
- The Woodlands
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.1M (FY2013) to $50.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $420.0M
Operating margin
62.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$420.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$420.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,009,442▲75.9% | $18,667,468▲1.7% | $419,986,359▲8.1% | $419,986,359▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,428,897▲49.9% | $18,359,968▼6.7% | $388,623,760▲2.7% | $388,623,760▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $18,959,177▲4950% | $19,681,521▲62.5% | $378,544,831▼0.2% | $378,544,831▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $375,406▲100% | $12,113,429▲16.4% | $379,261,425▼3.0% | $379,261,425▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$162,759,090▼3050% | $10,406,917▼35.0% | $390,970,563▼27.1% | $390,970,808▼27.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,517,256▼96.4% | $16,019,239▲85.6% | $536,162,722▼1.9% | $536,164,394▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $154,308,228▲46.3% | $8,631,067▼18.8% | $546,655,030▲83.0% | $546,668,556▲83.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $105,489,511▲78.2% | $10,627,408▼13.2% | $298,742,658▲61.6% | $298,742,658▲61.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $59,193,040▲89.1% | $12,238,138▼17.8% | $184,858,189▲75.5% | $184,861,754▲75.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $31,297,910▲210% | $14,885,156▼9.9% | $105,320,154▲56.2% | $105,323,181▲56.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $10,086,781 | $16,515,235▲11.2% | $67,420,469▼0.3% | $67,424,755▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $14,855,243▲17.8% | $67,592,177▲18.3% | $69,345,130▲21.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $12,608,465▲11.3% | $57,158,926▼16.9% | $57,228,174▼16.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $11,325,061 | $68,777,772 | $68,777,772 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Katherine Lorenz — $264,992 (1.42% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Lorenz | President | 40 | $264,992 |
| Nichelle Bielinski | Secretary | 40 | $106,528 |
| Adrienne Dreiss Ropp | Board Member | 2 | $60,424 |
| M Kent Mitchell | Vice Chair | 1 | $16,000 |
| Graham Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | $9,000 |
| Katina Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | $9,000 |
| Mark D Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | $6,000 |
| Christine Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | $4,000 |
| Sarah Mitchell | Board Member | 0.5 | $4,000 |
| Cody Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | $3,000 |
| C Grant Mitchell | Chair | 2 | — |
| J Kirk Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Meredith Heimburger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sheridan Lorenz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Skye Tellen | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Spiros Vassilakis | Treasurer | 3 | — |
Grants received · $125K total
3 grants to Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation totaling $125K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2021 | $35,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2170127, based in The Woodlands, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
- Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2170127.
- How much revenue does Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation report?
- Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation reported $50,009,442 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation's latest Form 990 is $264,992, paid to Katherine Lorenz (President).
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Data for Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation (EIN 74-2170127) 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.