Don A Sanders Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Don A Sanders Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1997, with $255,864 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
600 Travis St Ste 5900, Houston, TX, 77002 EIN 76-0537031 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$256K
▲ 2020.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$254K
Net assets
$51K
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 Don A Sanders 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 →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% 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 Don A Sanders Family Foundation: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B 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 Don A Sanders 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 →
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 Don A Sanders Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 600 Travis St Ste 5900, Houston, TX, 77002
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $641K (FY2013) to $256K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $51K
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$51K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,864▲2021% | $253,960▼8.1% | $51,446▲32.3% | $51,446▲20.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $12,064▼97.2% | $276,291▼80.2% | $38,889▲21.8% | $42,598▲33.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $425,249▼67.2% | $1,394,950▲299% | $31,928▼96.8% | $31,928▼96.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,298,302▲342% | $349,295▲31.7% | $1,001,629▲1803% | $1,001,629▲1803% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $293,800▼56.2% | $265,150▼62.8% | $52,622▲120% | $52,622▲120% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $670,507▲168% | $712,400▲88.8% | $23,972▼63.6% | $23,972▼63.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $250,366▼43.1% | $377,250▼4.8% | $65,865▼41.6% | $65,865▼41.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $439,855▼18.4% | $396,320▼17.3% | $112,842▲62.8% | $112,842▲59.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $539,158▲93.3% | $479,372 | $69,307▲628% | $70,607▲642% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $278,965▼70.5% | $479,144▼43.7% | $9,521▼95.5% | $9,521▼95.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $946,774▲47.8% | $851,040▲14.3% | $209,700▲84.5% | $209,700▲84.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $640,651 | $744,438▲59.2% | $113,666▼38.3% | $113,666▼38.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $467,602▲20.7% | $184,101▼27.6% | $184,101▼27.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $387,466▼9.7% | $254,121▲118% | $254,121▲118% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $429,313 | $116,748 | $116,748 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Don A Sanders Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Don A Sanders Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0537031, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Don A Sanders Family Foundation's EIN?
- Don A Sanders Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0537031.
- How much revenue does Don A Sanders Family Foundation report?
- Don A Sanders Family Foundation reported $255,864 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Don A Sanders Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Don A Sanders Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Don A Sanders Family Foundation (EIN 76-0537031) 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.