David T and Dorris E Staples Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, California, registered in 1998, with $461,336 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$461K
▲ 44.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,000
Net assets
$5.5M
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 T and Dorris E Staples 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 T and Dorris E Staples Foundation: 22179 mo reserves · +99% 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 T and Dorris E Staples 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 T and Dorris E Staples Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $253K (FY2018) to $461K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
99.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,336▲44.1% | $3,000▼85.0% | $5,544,766▲7.4% | $5,093,017 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $320,116▼74.8% | $20,000▼96.1% | $5,164,260▲6.2% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,268,525▲356% | $518,108▲879% | $4,864,144▼10.4% | $4,864,144 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $277,920▲87.4% | $52,911▼90.4% | $5,430,927▲4.3% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $148,275▼38.5% | $548,534▲21.1% | $5,205,918▲24.2% | $5,205,918▲24.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $241,166▼4.8% | $452,827▲61.1% | $4,192,380▼3.8% | $4,192,380▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $253,279 | $281,022 | $4,359,916 | $4,359,916 | 990PF |
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Data for David T and Dorris E Staples Foundation (EIN 33-0723110) 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.