Holdsworth Center
79% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Holdsworth Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 2017, with $40,223,613 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
4907 Ranch Road 2222, Austin, TX, 78731 EIN 81-4254457 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$40.2M
▲ 21.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.4M
Net assets
$212.9M
Employees
91
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating79% to programs · $3 to raise $100
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. For Holdsworth Center: 79% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating74 mo reserves · +15% 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 Holdsworth Center: 74 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Holdsworth Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Holdsworth Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization was established to impact, over time, the quality of pre-k-12 public education for all texas students by supporting and developing educational leaders. we strive to deliver learning experiences that span all areas of a school leader's development. at our campus on lake austin, we provide learning experiences for district leaders, campus leaders, and their teams.
What they do
Elevated: education & the economy is a conference held to spark challenging and inspiring conversations around growing inequality in america and exploring how high-quality public education for all students contributes to a strong economy.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4907 Ranch Road 2222, Austin, TX, 78731
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Voluntarism Promotion
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.2M (FY2016) to $40.2M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $212.9M
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$215.3M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$212.9M
Salaries & benefits
$12.5M
36% of expenses
Board members
17
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,223,613▲21.2% | $34,371,478▲2.5% | $212,927,527▲4.1% | $215,285,701▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $33,195,395▼6.8% | $33,517,744▼4.1% | $204,492,852▲1.8% | $207,343,825▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,633,581▲49.3% | $34,952,492▲23.0% | $200,970,703▼0.3% | $206,727,937▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,861,868▼58.5% | $28,424,784▲72.4% | $201,500,917▼3.8% | $206,118,634▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,519,526▼24.9% | $16,491,933▲21.4% | $209,506,206▲28.5% | $216,918,457▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $76,635,148▼20.0% | $13,581,124▲24.4% | $162,986,359▲64.5% | $176,003,344▲69.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $95,758,572▲535% | $10,917,909▲30.8% | $99,056,949▲572% | $104,021,804▲584% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,078,873▲47.2% | $8,347,111▲281% | $14,738,297▲83.0% | $15,208,385▲87.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,243,788 | $2,189,245 | $8,055,380 | $8,102,941 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dr Lindsay Whorton — $403,372 (1.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Lindsay Whorton | President/director | 40 | $403,372 |
| Pauline Dow | Vice President/cpo (thru 4/25/25) | 40 | $282,040 |
| Kelli Green | Treasurer & Cfo | 40 | $235,224 |
| Marina Lin | Secretary & Coo | 40 | $222,075 |
| Katherine Jaron | Managing Director | 40 | $200,736 |
| Bryan Rubio | Secretary (thru 8/9/24) & Cdo | 40 | $196,633 |
| Jose Cavazos | Superintendent In Residence | 40 | $185,281 |
| Jason Sierra | Senior Director | 40 | $181,963 |
| Rachel Gallardo | Managing Director | 40 | $170,592 |
| Gerardo Rios Director | Of Information Technology | 40 | $168,744 |
| Aleshia Anderson | Director Human Resources | 40 | $168,272 |
| Sharon Foley | Managing Director | 40 | $165,248 |
| Namrita Chawla | Managing Director | 40 | $163,955 |
| Ann Stern | Director | 1 | — |
| Armando Perez | Director | 1 | — |
| Bruce Esterline | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Clines | Director (thru 1/13/25) | 1 | — |
| Dr Marta Tienda | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Nolan Perez | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Robert M Gates | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Flik | Campus Management Services | $3,738,543 |
| Allied Universal | Security Services | $977,385 |
| Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Cen | Room/meeting Space Rentals For Programmi | $584,057 |
| Hcbeck Ltd | Construction | $334,530 |
| Clean Scapes - Austin LLC | Landscaping | $286,931 |
Grants received · $410K total
12 grants to Holdsworth Center totaling $410K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $159,151 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $45,500 |
| The Methodist Hospital | Sponsorship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,250 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | Support charitable programs | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $11,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Holdsworth Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Holdsworth Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-4254457, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Holdsworth Center's EIN?
- Holdsworth Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-4254457.
- How much revenue does Holdsworth Center report?
- Holdsworth Center reported $40,223,613 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Holdsworth Center's spending goes to programs?
- Holdsworth Center spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Holdsworth Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Holdsworth Center A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Holdsworth Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Holdsworth Center's latest Form 990 is $403,372, paid to Dr Lindsay Whorton (President/director).
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Data for Holdsworth Center (EIN 81-4254457) 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.