Earl C Sams Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Corpus Christi, Texas, registered in 1957, with $1,883,764 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
101 N Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401 EIN 74-1463151 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 125.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$20.7M
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.
B
—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 Earl C Sams Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating179 mo reserves · +26% 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 Earl C Sams Foundation Inc: 179 mo reserves · +26% 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 Earl C Sams Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Earl C Sams Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 N Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
- City
- Corpus Christi
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2020) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $20.7M
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,883,764▲125% | $1,389,019▲2.1% | $20,676,255▲2.4% | $20,676,255▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $835,784▼2.6% | $1,360,543▼11.5% | $20,189,789▼2.5% | $20,189,789▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $858,445▼67.1% | $1,537,926▲16.4% | $20,714,548▼3.2% | $20,714,548▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,611,020▲134% | $1,320,965▼1.4% | $21,394,029▲5.9% | $21,394,029▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,117,346 | $1,340,343 | $20,206,080 | $20,206,080 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Earl C Sams Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Earl C Sams Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1463151, based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1463151.
- How much revenue does Earl C Sams Foundation Inc report?
- Earl C Sams Foundation Inc reported $1,883,764 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Earl C Sams Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Earl C Sams Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Earl C Sams Foundation Inc (EIN 74-1463151) 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.