Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 2006, with $2,544 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2025)
$2,544
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$3,046
Net assets
$8,165
Employees
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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 Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation: 32 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $16K (FY2012) to $2,544 (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-19.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8,165
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,165
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,544▲0.6% | $3,046▲99.7% | $8,165▼5.8% | $8,165▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $2,529▲1.4% | $1,525▼49.7% | $8,667▲13.1% | $8,667▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $2,493▼7.9% | $3,030▼50.5% | $7,663▼6.5% | $7,663▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $2,708▲14.3% | $6,125▲513% | $8,200▼29.4% | $8,200▼29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $2,370▲12.3% | $1,000▲1166% | $11,617▲13.4% | $11,617▲13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $2,111▼38.3% | $79▼95.8% | $10,247▲89.6% | $10,247▲89.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $3,422▼16.4% | $1,870▼48.4% | $5,404▲40.3% | $5,404▲40.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $4,093▼55.1% | $3,626▼78.9% | $3,852▼53.5% | $3,852▼53.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $9,113▼42.9% | $17,190▲16.2% | $8,279▼49.4% | $8,279▼49.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $15,956 | $14,795 | $16,356 | $16,356 | 990EZ |
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Data for Hager & Dowling Charitablefoundation (EIN 20-4790103) 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.