Fotofest Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fotofest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1984, with $1,067,068 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 Edwards St Bldg C Suite 2, Houston, TX, 77007 EIN 76-0105267 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 52.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Fotofest 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 rating16 mo reserves · -10% 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 Fotofest Inc: 16 mo reserves · -10% 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 Fotofest 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 Fotofest Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 Edwards St Bldg C Suite 2, Houston, TX, 77007
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $539KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$539K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067,068▼52.2% | $1,170,786▼33.8% | $1,550,971▼0.8% | $2,089,689▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,233,940▲21.2% | $1,768,116▲5.6% | $1,563,699▼3.0% | $2,494,228▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,843,742▼14.4% | $1,674,131▲78.4% | $1,612,622▼4.6% | $2,383,480▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,155,129▲54.2% | $938,158▲16.0% | $1,690,467▲228% | $1,959,929▲114% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,397,382▲2.8% | $809,060▼50.8% | $515,171▲796% | $914,777▲153% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,359,836▲33.5% | $1,645,490▲99.5% | -$74,000▼135% | $362,243▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,018,430▼39.3% | $824,656▼53.1% | $211,901▲1058% | $459,812▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,676,877▲64.2% | $1,756,795▲94.0% | $18,297▼81.4% | $535,829▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,021,410▼48.7% | $905,372▼58.3% | $98,215▲213% | $470,688▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,990,546▲189% | $2,171,831▲102% | -$86,810▼192% | $568,204▲46.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $687,759▼62.4% | $1,072,975▼44.2% | $94,656▼77.2% | $387,543▼55.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,828,300 | $1,922,734 | $414,617 | $864,670 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $301K total
17 grants to Fotofest Inc totaling $301K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,700 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Arts | 2022 | $111,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,300 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | In support of fotofest's 2020 biennial, from melanie and larry margolis | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This is a 2020 annual contribution. | 2020 | $500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,050 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is board dues in support of fotofest. | 2018 | $10,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $53,342 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is in support of fotofest 2014. please acknowledge support as coming from melanie and larry margolis. | 2014 | $4,550 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for a table at the print auction. the donor advisor will not be attending. | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is in support of fotofest. please acknowledge support as coming from melanie and larry margolis. | 2014 | $3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fotofest Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fotofest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0105267, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fotofest Inc's EIN?
- Fotofest Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0105267.
- How much revenue does Fotofest Inc report?
- Fotofest Inc reported $1,067,068 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fotofest Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fotofest Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fotofest Inc (EIN 76-0105267) 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.