Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Redondo Beach, California, registered in 1997, with $354,962 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$355K
▲ 54.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$272K
Net assets
$3.6M
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 Donald A Strauss Scholarship 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 Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation: 161 mo reserves · +23% 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 Donald A Strauss Scholarship 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 Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $227K (FY2013) to $355K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
23.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,962▲54.1% | $272,218▲18.1% | $3,641,957▼0.3% | $3,641,957▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $230,341▲17.9% | $230,592▼23.8% | $3,652,737▲3.0% | $3,653,255▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $195,372▼35.3% | $302,521▲6.4% | $3,545,257▼18.7% | $3,545,257▼18.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $301,801▲8.3% | $284,348▲8.1% | $4,358,531▼0.9% | $4,358,531▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $278,771▲11.1% | $263,072▲10.3% | $4,398,298▲8.2% | $4,398,298▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $250,858▼28.5% | $238,460▲0.9% | $4,065,402▲3.8% | $4,065,402▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $351,045▲32.3% | $236,376▼2.7% | $3,916,452▼1.1% | $3,916,452▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $265,403▲34.9% | $242,874▲15.9% | $3,961,742▲25.4% | $3,961,742▲25.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $196,764▼13.4% | $209,543▼8.6% | $3,158,602▲1.1% | $3,158,602▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $227,304 | $229,349 | $3,125,625 | $3,126,021 | 990PF |
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Data for Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation (EIN 33-0734363) 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.