Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1988, with $5,724,950 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
8 Greenway Plz Ste 606, Houston, TX, 77046 EIN 76-0251558 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.7M
▲ 655.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.0M
Net assets
$1.8M
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 Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -22% 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 Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation: 3 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ 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 Gordon & Mary Cain 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 Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5,257 (FY2019) to $5.7M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.8M
Operating margin
-22.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,724,950▲655% | $7,001,795▲12904% | $1,795,559▼42.2% | $1,795,559▼42.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $758,294▼99.2% | $53,843▼99.9% | $3,107,092▲42.9% | $3,107,092▲42.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $92,802,113▲8413510% | $90,853,640▲643659% | $2,174,721▲861% | $2,174,721▲861% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,103▲279% | $14,113▼31.8% | $226,248▼5.4% | $226,248▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$617▼112% | $20,684▲5.4% | $239,258▼8.2% | $239,258▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,257 | $19,627 | $260,559 | $260,559 | 990PF |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James D Weaver | President | 1 | — |
| Lucy Chatham | Director | 0 | — |
| Margaret W Weaver | Vice-president | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0251558, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation's EIN?
- Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0251558.
- How much revenue does Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation report?
- Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation reported $5,724,950 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to James D Weaver (President).
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Data for Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation (EIN 76-0251558) 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.