Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 2013, with $36,219 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
5501 Balcones Dr 101, Austin, TX, 78731 EIN 45-4078116 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$36K
▲ 0.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$67K
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.
F
—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 Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating290 mo reserves · -86% 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 Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation: 290 mo reserves · -86% margin earns a F 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 Franklin I Fickett Charitable 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 Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5501 Balcones Dr 101, Austin, TX, 78731
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $151K (FY2013) to $36K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $278KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-86.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$278K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,219▲0.5% | $67,487▲32.8% | $1,629,523▼1.9% | $1,907,023▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $36,052▼95.4% | $50,821▼92.4% | $1,661,270▼1.3% | $2,016,770▲19.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $781,326▲41.0% | $667,371▲489% | $1,683,478▲6.8% | $1,683,478▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $554,306▲647% | $113,265▲12.3% | $1,576,232▲38.9% | $1,576,232▲38.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $74,250▼36.0% | $100,827▼38.1% | $1,135,191▼2.3% | $1,135,191▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $116,005▲2.7% | $162,823▲39.4% | $1,161,768▼3.9% | $1,161,768▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $112,905▼18.7% | $116,839▼67.1% | $1,208,586▼0.3% | $1,208,586▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $138,873▲1028% | $355,049▼51.8% | $1,212,520▼15.1% | $1,212,520▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $12,308▼90.6% | $737,191▲471% | $1,428,696▼33.7% | $1,428,696▼33.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $130,537▲23.5% | $129,184▼47.6% | $2,153,579▲0.1% | $2,153,579▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $105,689▼29.8% | $246,503▼22.4% | $2,152,226▼6.1% | $2,152,226▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $150,514 | $317,632 | $2,293,040 | $2,293,040 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4078116, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4078116.
- How much revenue does Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation report?
- Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation reported $36,219 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Franklin I Fickett Charitable Foundation (EIN 45-4078116) 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.