James R and Lela M Porter Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James R and Lela M Porter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Abilene, Texas, registered in 1999, with $82,454 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
32 Winged Foot Cir E, Abilene, TX, 79606 EIN 76-0589798 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$82K
▲ 52.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$27K
Net assets
$469K
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 R and Lela M Porter 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 rating208 mo reserves · +67% 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 R and Lela M Porter Foundation: 208 mo reserves · +67% 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 R and Lela M Porter 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 R and Lela M Porter Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 32 Winged Foot Cir E, Abilene, TX, 79606
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18K (FY2013) to $82K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $469K
Operating margin
67.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$469K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$469K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,454▲52.4% | $27,049▲5.9% | $468,728▲13.4% | $468,728▲13.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $54,086▲154% | $25,552▼21.1% | $413,323▲7.4% | $413,323▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,279▼50.0% | $32,403▼47.1% | $384,789▼2.8% | $384,789▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $42,553▲3.4% | $61,224▲163% | $395,913▼4.5% | $395,913▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $41,154▼42.0% | $23,270▲74.8% | $414,584▲4.5% | $414,584▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $70,989▲577% | $13,309▲115% | $396,700▲17.0% | $396,700▲17.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,481▼34.5% | $6,187▼79.6% | $339,020▲1.3% | $339,020▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $15,997▼62.3% | $30,267▼37.4% | $334,726▼4.1% | $334,726▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $42,483▲158% | $48,320▲84.8% | $348,996▼1.6% | $348,996▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $16,467▼47.7% | $26,148▲33.0% | $354,833▼2.7% | $354,833▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $31,479▲74.7% | $19,657▲25.8% | $364,514▲3.4% | $364,514▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $18,015 | $15,631▲82.0% | $352,692▲0.7% | $352,692▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $8,589 | $350,308 | $350,308 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James R and Lela M Porter Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R and Lela M Porter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0589798, based in Abilene, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R and Lela M Porter Foundation's EIN?
- James R and Lela M Porter Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0589798.
- How much revenue does James R and Lela M Porter Foundation report?
- James R and Lela M Porter Foundation reported $82,454 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R and Lela M Porter Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James R and Lela M Porter Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R and Lela M Porter Foundation (EIN 76-0589798) 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.