Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Braunfels, Texas, registered in 2019, with $33,309 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
244 Fm 306 Ste 120, New Braunfels, TX, 78130 EIN 82-5255510 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2021)
$33K
▼ 26.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2021)
$38K
Net assets
$35K
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.
C
—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 Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -15% 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 Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Dark Wire - the Investigation 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 Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 244 Fm 306 Ste 120, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
- City
- New Braunfels
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $46K (FY2020) to $33K (FY2021) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $0Net assets $35K
Operating margin
-15.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$35K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33,309▼26.8% | $38,334▲147% | $34,960▼12.6% | $34,960▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,500 | $15,517 | $39,985 | $39,985 | 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 · $60K total
3 grants to Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation totaling $60K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Awareness of free markets | 2018 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-5255510, based in New Braunfels, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation's EIN?
- Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-5255510.
- How much revenue does Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation report?
- Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation reported $33,309 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dark Wire - the Investigation Foundation (EIN 82-5255510) 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.