James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Amarillo, Texas, registered in 2009, with $330,760 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3001 Teckla Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79106 EIN 26-4689640 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$331K
▲ 164.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$82K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating252 mo reserves · +75% 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 James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation: 252 mo reserves · +75% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3001 Teckla Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79106
- City
- Amarillo
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $71K (FY2013) to $331K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
75.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,760▲165% | $82,324▲39.1% | $1,727,189▲16.8% | $1,727,189▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $124,978▲20.6% | $59,180▼9.6% | $1,478,753▲4.7% | $1,478,753▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $103,653▲7.1% | $65,443▼17.3% | $1,412,955▲2.8% | $1,412,955▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $96,789▼6.3% | $79,086▼11.1% | $1,374,745▲1.3% | $1,374,745▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $103,264▼56.8% | $88,939▲30.0% | $1,357,042▲1.1% | $1,357,042▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $238,937▲189% | $68,420▲91.9% | $1,342,717▲14.5% | $1,342,717▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $82,607▲3.1% | $35,649▼45.2% | $1,172,200▲4.2% | $1,172,200▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $80,161▲5.0% | $65,035▲14.7% | $1,125,242▲1.4% | $1,125,242▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $76,349▼82.8% | $56,688▲12.0% | $1,110,116▲1.8% | $1,110,116▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $443,356▲777% | $50,606▼2.0% | $1,090,455▲56.3% | $1,090,455▲56.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $50,581▼28.6% | $51,658▲55.6% | $697,705▼0.2% | $697,705▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $70,828 | $33,194▼39.2% | $698,782▲5.7% | $698,782▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $54,552▲62.6% | $661,148▼5.0% | $661,148▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $33,556 | $696,301 | $696,301 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4689640, based in Amarillo, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation's EIN?
- James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4689640.
- How much revenue does James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation report?
- James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation reported $330,760 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation (EIN 26-4689640) 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.