Fort Worth Report is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 2019, with $2,704,734 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 46.3% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Fort Worth Report— 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 Fort Worth Report: 8 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 Fort Worth Report— 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 Fort Worth Report: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $54K (FY2019) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$1.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,704,734▲46.3% | $2,493,355▲19.3% | $1,608,759▲15.1% | $1,640,596▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,848,949▼22.7% | $2,089,141▲33.8% | $1,397,380▼14.7% | $1,397,380▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,391,450▲65.4% | $1,561,944▲129% | $1,637,572▲103% | $1,637,572▲103% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,446,155▲2792% | $682,007▲1969% | $808,066▲1740% | $808,066▲1740% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,000▼6.5% | $32,971▲23.9% | $43,918▲63.3% | $43,918▲63.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $53,500 | $26,611 | $26,889 | $26,889 | 990EZ |
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.
20 grants to Fort Worth Report totaling $439K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $43,899 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general operating, requested by rebecca shores, frank darden, chris darden, cara farinholt, philip williamson, jr. and david williamson | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | In honor of neils agather and the american journalism project match (2 of 3) | 2024 | $8,333 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $54,200 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $19,642 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | In honor of neils agather and the american journalism project match | 2023 | $8,333 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | In honor of neils agather and the american journalism project match | 2023 | $8,333 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | That supports environmental and conservation reporting | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | That supports environmental and conservation reporting | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $6,750 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2022 | $19,487 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $14,906 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general operating. grant recommended by rebecca shores, frank darden, chris darden, cara darden and philip williamson, jr. | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For supporting environmental and conservation reporting | 2022 | $7,500 |
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Data for Fort Worth Report (EIN 83-4688357) 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.