D Sterling Margolis Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1967, with $392,305 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$392K
▲ 17.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$361K
Net assets
$76K
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 D Sterling Margolis 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 →
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 D Sterling Margolis Family Foundation: 3 mo reserves · +8% 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 D Sterling Margolis 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 →
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 D Sterling Margolis Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $791 (FY2013) to $392K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$76K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$76K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,305▲17.1% | $360,845▲3.6% | $75,649▲92.0% | $75,649▲92.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $335,125▲112% | $348,395▲24.6% | $39,408▼26.6% | $39,408▼29.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $158,136▼69.5% | $279,687▼26.6% | $53,678▼69.1% | $55,978▼81.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $519,321▲1.5% | $381,279▲5.7% | $173,501▲53.7% | $306,012▲130% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $511,463▲894% | $360,762▲479% | $112,869▼18.3% | $132,869▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $51,465▲4352% | $62,323▲2237% | $138,151▼7.3% | $138,151▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,156▲11.0% | $2,667▼67.6% | $149,009▲0.1% | $149,009▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,041▲45.4% | $8,224▼45.6% | $148,839▼4.9% | $148,839▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $716▼9.5% | $15,113▲150% | $156,458▼8.3% | $156,458▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $791 | $6,045▲32.6% | $170,669▼3.4% | $170,669▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,558 | $176,743 | $176,743 | 990PF |
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Data for D Sterling Margolis Family Foundation (EIN 31-6068719) 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.