Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Abilene, Texas, registered in 1965, with $44,204 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$44K
▲ 0.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$25K
Net assets
$933K
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 Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation— 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 Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation: 448 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a B+ 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 Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation— 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 Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $35K (FY2009) to $44K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
43.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$933K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$933K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,204▲0.5% | $24,975▲2.7% | $932,748▲3.5% | $932,748▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,973▲4.7% | $24,322▼23.9% | $900,901▲3.5% | $900,901▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,018▼42.2% | $31,961▲101% | $870,807▲2.1% | $870,807▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,690▲84.0% | $15,890▼28.6% | $852,529▲35.9% | $852,529▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,498▲7.2% | $22,250▲16.2% | $627,208▲3.5% | $627,208▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,834▲9.4% | $19,154▼33.1% | $606,111▲3.3% | $606,111▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $33,673▼4.1% | $28,631▼23.8% | $586,779▲1.6% | $586,779▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,122▼3.5% | $37,592▲23.8% | $577,765 | $577,765 | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,388▲2.5% | $30,372▲16.5% | $577,672▲1.4% | $577,672▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,491▼3.9% | $26,075▼0.4% | $569,692▲1.7% | $569,692▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,926▼4.0% | $26,167▼24.9% | $560,276▲2.0% | $560,276▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,457 | $34,823▲14.7% | $549,517▲0.7% | $549,517▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,368▲9.9% | $545,883▲1.1% | $545,883▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,641▲34.7% | $540,062▲1.8% | $540,062▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $20,516▼40.4% | $530,669▲2.7% | $530,669▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | $35,418 | $34,397 | $516,773 | $516,773 | 990EZ |
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Data for Hardin-simmons University Academic Foundation (EIN 75-6044322) 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.