Higgins-trapnell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Solvang, California, registered in 2000, with $93,910 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▲ 79.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$123K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Higgins-trapnell Family 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 Higgins-trapnell Family Foundation: 106 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D 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 Higgins-trapnell Family 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 Higgins-trapnell Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $43K (FY2020) to $94K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-30.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,910▲79.7% | $122,537▲12.4% | $1,085,253▲2.1% | $1,085,253▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $52,253▼21.6% | $108,971▼2.4% | $1,063,154▲4.7% | $1,063,154▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $66,691▼25.3% | $111,615▼18.2% | $1,015,555▼20.7% | $1,015,555▼20.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $89,249▲106% | $136,405▲9.2% | $1,280,248▲8.2% | $1,280,248▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $43,293 | $124,878 | $1,182,994 | $1,182,994 | 990PF |
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Data for Higgins-trapnell Family Foundation (EIN 77-0537256) 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.