David W Hearst Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rcho Santa Fe, California, registered in 2019, with $1,475,000 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.5M
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.5M
Net assets
$41K
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 W Hearst Jr 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 W Hearst Jr Foundation: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C 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 W Hearst Jr 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 W Hearst Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $501K (FY2020) to $1.5M (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$41K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,475,000▲7.3% | $1,451,216 | $40,796▲140% | $40,796▲51.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,375,000▼11.3% | $1,450,641▼2.0% | $17,012▼81.6% | $27,000▼70.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,550,000▲14.4% | $1,480,431▲5.6% | $92,653▲301% | $92,653▲245% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,355,000▼12.1% | $1,402,311▼8.1% | $23,084▼67.2% | $26,842▼69.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,541,619▲208% | $1,525,700▲119% | $70,395▲29.2% | $88,600▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $501,000 | $697,524 | $54,476 | $83,326 | 990PF |
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Data for David W Hearst Jr Foundation (EIN 84-3104245) 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.