Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1976, with $488,556 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76135 EIN 75-1495717 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2023)
$489K
▲ 42.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$245K
Net assets
$584K
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
★★★★
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 →—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 Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +50% 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 Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc: 29 mo reserves · +50% margin earns a A 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 Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 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 Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76135
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $364K (FY2013) to $489K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $584K
Operating margin
49.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$598K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$584K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $488,556▲42.0% | $244,657▼66.3% | $584,141▲71.7% | $597,800▲70.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $344,024▲12.3% | $724,945▲194% | $340,242▼52.8% | $350,976▼52.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $306,464▲51.4% | $246,924▼53.8% | $721,163▲56.2% | $736,143▲53.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $202,425▼58.1% | $535,044▲49.1% | $461,621▲4.0% | $478,506▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $483,634▼0.1% | $358,841▲4.3% | $443,917▼32.4% | $446,693▼32.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $484,303▲53.7% | $343,885▲34.6% | $656,902▲27.2% | $660,562▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $315,183▼11.0% | $255,486▼41.8% | $516,484▲13.1% | $518,961▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $354,060▼10.9% | $438,979▲26.2% | $456,691▼15.7% | $481,372▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $397,279▲9.3% | $347,898▲21.9% | $541,610▲10.8% | $595,915▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $363,641 | $285,319 | $488,629 | $536,575 | 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 · $556K total
49 grants to Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc totaling $556K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For fort worth wild | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As a ntgd contribution | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $7,862 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general operating, requested by david williamson | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the enhancement of native prairie sites at the center | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $7,422 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the fort worth wild event | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the fort worth wild in honor of george bristol | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general funds | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $5,762 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $7,374 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For mulcher, stipend for interns, research supplies & grant management | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-1495717, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc's EIN?
- Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-1495717.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc report?
- Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc reported $488,556 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc (EIN 75-1495717) 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.