Ernest A Mantzel Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ernest A Mantzel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Galveston, Texas, registered in 1972, with $1,029,931 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 179, Galveston, TX, 77553 EIN 74-6155151 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.0M
▼ 12.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$679K
Net assets
$9.3M
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 Ernest A Mantzel 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 rating163 mo reserves · +34% 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 Ernest A Mantzel Foundation: 163 mo reserves · +34% 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 Ernest A Mantzel 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 Ernest A Mantzel 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 $356K (FY2016) to $1.0M (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.3M
Operating margin
34.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,029,931▼12.0% | $679,272▼1.7% | $9,254,019▲3.9% | $9,254,019▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,169,909▲57.2% | $690,992▲16.1% | $8,903,360▲5.7% | $8,903,360▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $744,057▲64.1% | $595,136▼11.3% | $8,424,443▲1.8% | $8,424,443▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $453,535▼59.6% | $670,584▲153% | $8,275,522▼2.6% | $8,275,522▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,123,543▲174% | $265,149▼26.9% | $8,492,571▲11.2% | $8,492,571▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $409,517▼36.5% | $362,746▼10.5% | $7,634,299▲0.6% | $7,634,299▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $645,378▼37.2% | $405,385▲13.8% | $7,587,528▲3.3% | $7,587,528▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,027,927▲67.3% | $356,346▲2.4% | $7,347,535▲10.1% | $7,347,535▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $614,541▲72.6% | $347,873▼9.1% | $6,675,954▲4.2% | $6,675,954▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $355,957 | $382,593 | $6,409,286 | $6,409,286 | 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 Ernest A Mantzel Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ernest A Mantzel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-6155151, based in Galveston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ernest A Mantzel Foundation's EIN?
- Ernest A Mantzel Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-6155151.
- How much revenue does Ernest A Mantzel Foundation report?
- Ernest A Mantzel Foundation reported $1,029,931 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ernest A Mantzel Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ernest A Mantzel Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ernest A Mantzel Foundation (EIN 74-6155151) 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.