Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hico, Texas, registered in 2017, with $170,704 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$171K
▼ 7.8% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$116K
Employees
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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 →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 Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off— 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 Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off: 8 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off— 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 Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $147K (FY2016) to $171K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$116K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,704▼7.8% | $166,034▲10.2% | $116,420▲4.2% | $116,420▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $185,223▼9.0% | $150,714▼0.4% | $111,750▲44.7% | $111,750▲44.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $203,485 | $151,332▲1577% | $77,241▲208% | $77,241▲208% | 990 |
| 2021 | — | $9,024▲229% | $25,088▼26.5% | $25,088▼26.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $1,300▼99.2% | $2,744▼98.3% | $34,112▼4.1% | $34,112▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $153,846▲16.7% | $163,483▲26.9% | $35,556▼21.3% | $35,556▼21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $131,808▼13.9% | $128,845▼12.2% | $45,193▲7.0% | $45,193▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $153,131▲4.0% | $146,690▲31.6% | $42,230▲18.0% | $42,230▲18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $147,296 | $111,507 | $35,789 | $35,789 | 990EZ |
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Data for Hico S Original Texas Steak Cook-off (EIN 81-1350131) 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.