David P Watson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Segundo, California, registered in 2014, with $1,051,861 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 83.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$784K
Net assets
$10.5M
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 David P Watson 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 David P Watson Foundation: 161 mo reserves · +25% 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 David P Watson 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 David P Watson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $100K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,051,861▼83.2% | $784,177▲36.6% | $10,518,349▲2.8% | $10,518,349▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,259,526▲70.2% | $574,021▲241% | $10,227,610▲170% | $10,227,610▲170% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,677,280▲3558% | $168,493▲4055% | $3,790,255▲1134% | $3,790,255▲1134% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $100,521▲176253% | $4,055▼7.7% | $307,049▲45.8% | $307,049▲45.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $57▼87.8% | $4,391▼54.1% | $210,583▼2.0% | $210,583▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $467▼20.6% | $9,573▼53.9% | $214,917▼4.1% | $214,917▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $588▼98.2% | $20,761▼52.2% | $224,023▼8.3% | $224,023▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $33,143▲118268% | $43,424▼1.6% | $244,196▼4.0% | $244,196▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28▼100.0% | $44,138▲23.4% | $254,477▼14.8% | $254,477▼14.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $150,017▲50.0% | $35,768▼43.9% | $298,587▲62.0% | $298,587▲62.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,013 | $63,751 | $184,338 | $184,338 | 990PF |
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Data for David P Watson Foundation (EIN 46-3491365) 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.