H O W Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
H O W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Universal Cty, Texas, registered in 1976, with $4,139,760 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 2267, Universal Cty, TX, 78148 EIN 75-1506695 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.1M
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.3M
Net assets
$468K
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 H O W 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 rating1 mo reserves · -4% 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 H O W Foundation: 1 mo reserves · -4% 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 H O W 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 H O W Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2267, Universal Cty, TX, 78148
- City
- Universal Cty
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2014) to $4.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $644KNet assets $468K
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$644K
Net assets
$468K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,139,760▲0.6% | $4,306,168▲13.6% | $467,707▼25.0% | $1,111,353▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,116,110▲18.5% | $3,789,605▲2.7% | $623,597▲110% | $1,265,477▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,473,358▼0.2% | $3,689,960▲6.9% | $297,090▼42.2% | $960,279▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,480,843▲18.5% | $3,450,303▲21.8% | $513,694▲6.3% | $1,056,539▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,937,857▼4.2% | $2,832,848▼6.5% | $483,154▲27.8% | $909,709▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,066,626▲12.1% | $3,028,367▲4.7% | $378,145▲12.8% | $988,967▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,734,459▲10.1% | $2,892,464▲7.5% | $335,297▼32.0% | $954,116▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,483,624▼0.2% | $2,690,966▲16.8% | $493,302▼29.6% | $908,123▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,488,678▲13.7% | $2,304,480▲7.6% | $700,643▲35.7% | $1,068,256▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,188,806▲4.0% | $2,142,549▼0.2% | $516,445▲9.6% | $865,680▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,104,716 | $2,146,515▲14.1% | $471,094▲81.1% | $830,579▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,881,680 | $260,160 | $777,607 | 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 · $1,500 total
3 grants to H O W Foundation totaling $1,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2015 | $600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2014 | $300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is H O W Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H O W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-1506695, based in Universal Cty, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H O W Foundation's EIN?
- H O W Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-1506695.
- How much revenue does H O W Foundation report?
- H O W Foundation reported $4,139,760 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H O W Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades H O W Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H O W Foundation (EIN 75-1506695) 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.