F W Symmes Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
F W Symmes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1956, with $3,142,029 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 57-6017472 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▲ 340.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$14.4M
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 F W Symmes 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 rating132 mo reserves · +58% 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 F W Symmes Foundation: 132 mo reserves · +58% 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 F W Symmes 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 F W Symmes Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $443K (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $14.4M
Operating margin
58.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,142,029▲341% | $1,305,015▲21.8% | $14,353,078▲15.0% | $14,353,078▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $713,093▲158% | $1,071,074▲13.6% | $12,475,652▼3.2% | $12,475,652▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $275,940▼75.2% | $942,543▼15.8% | $12,883,838▼4.9% | $12,883,838▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,114,761▲7.2% | $1,119,634▲6.7% | $13,551,838▲0.3% | $13,551,838▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,039,570▼32.1% | $1,048,978▲6.2% | $13,511,718▼0.1% | $13,511,718▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,531,719▲96.2% | $988,080▲6.9% | $13,520,150▲4.7% | $13,520,150▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $780,637▲17.3% | $923,990▲0.3% | $12,916,531▼1.2% | $12,916,531▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $665,647▼80.0% | $920,806▲14.5% | $13,075,236▼1.9% | $13,075,236▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,325,094▲352% | $804,466▼1.5% | $13,329,204▲20.9% | $13,329,204▲20.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $735,186▼27.2% | $816,442▲5.9% | $11,022,325▲1.3% | $11,022,325▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,010,521▲128% | $770,800▲5.8% | $10,878,383▲2.0% | $10,878,383▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $442,889 | $728,528▲3.0% | $10,666,875▼2.6% | $10,666,875▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $707,631▲1.2% | $10,947,631▼0.6% | $10,947,631▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $699,164 | $11,012,402 | $11,012,402 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is F W Symmes Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. F W Symmes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-6017472, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is F W Symmes Foundation's EIN?
- F W Symmes Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-6017472.
- How much revenue does F W Symmes Foundation report?
- F W Symmes Foundation reported $3,142,029 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does F W Symmes Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades F W Symmes Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for F W Symmes Foundation (EIN 57-6017472) 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.