Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation
501(c)(3)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1997, with $315,931 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3400 Bissonnet St Ste 250, Houston, TX, 77005 EIN 76-0524140 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$316K
▲ 1009.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$238K
Net assets
$5.1M
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 Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation— 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 rating258 mo reserves · +25% 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 Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation: 258 mo reserves · +25% 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 Edith & Robert Zinn 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 Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60K (FY2013) to $316K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.1M
Operating margin
24.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,931▲1010% | $238,006▲120% | $5,123,593▲1.5% | $5,123,593▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,467▼60.2% | $108,072▼64.3% | $5,045,668▼1.6% | $5,045,668▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $71,538▼82.6% | $302,591▲7.8% | $5,125,273▼4.3% | $5,125,273▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $411,308▼90.2% | $280,791▲242% | $5,356,326▲2.5% | $5,356,326▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,202,213▲7453% | $82,200▲86.0% | $5,225,809▲373% | $5,225,809▲373% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $55,637▲53.8% | $44,204▼8.6% | $1,105,796▲1.0% | $1,105,796▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $36,165▼41.8% | $48,359▲23.4% | $1,094,363▼1.1% | $1,094,363▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $62,146▼2.6% | $39,200▼34.5% | $1,106,557▲2.1% | $1,106,557▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $63,823▼2.4% | $59,823▲9.0% | $1,083,611▲0.4% | $1,083,611▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $65,361▲9.7% | $54,900▼65.3% | $1,079,611▲1.0% | $1,079,611▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $59,557▼0.3% | $158,162▲100.0% | $1,068,405▼8.5% | $1,068,405▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $59,712 | $79,092▲1.2% | $1,167,792▼1.7% | $1,167,792▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $78,131▼0.2% | $1,187,510▲10.8% | $1,187,510▲10.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $78,273▲0.1% | $1,072,243▼1.3% | $1,073,468▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $78,183 | $1,085,955 | $1,085,955 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0524140, based in Houston, Texas.
- What is Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation's EIN?
- Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0524140.
- How much revenue does Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation report?
- Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation reported $315,931 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edith & Robert Zinn Foundation (EIN 76-0524140) 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.