John L Nau III Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John L Nau III Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2007, with $26,759,328 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2229 San Felipe Ste 1250, Houston, TX, 77019 EIN 20-8457303 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.8M
▲ 3489.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$34.8M
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 John L Nau III 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 rating111 mo reserves · +86% 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 John L Nau III Foundation: 111 mo reserves · +86% 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 John L Nau III 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 John L Nau III Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2229 San Felipe Ste 1250, Houston, TX, 77019
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $26.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $34.8M
Operating margin
85.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$34.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,759,328▲3490% | $3,760,277▼25.2% | $34,837,916▲199% | $34,837,916▲199% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $745,403▲134% | $5,024,651▼16.4% | $11,636,849▼20.4% | $11,636,849▼20.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $318,662▼87.4% | $6,009,676▼72.5% | $14,624,718▼34.2% | $14,624,718▼34.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,525,236▲20.8% | $21,824,523▲231% | $22,224,867▼43.1% | $22,224,867▼43.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,090,846▼94.4% | $6,590,994▲805% | $39,029,023▼4.7% | $39,029,023▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $37,103,295▲15264% | $728,504▲62.9% | $40,949,446▲1028% | $40,949,446▲1028% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $241,496▼63.5% | $447,225▼44.6% | $3,630,022▼15.0% | $3,630,022▼15.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $661,554▲12.1% | $807,697▲78.9% | $4,270,585▲11.5% | $4,270,585▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $590,165▲75.3% | $451,367▲49.0% | $3,828,876▲7.9% | $3,828,876▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $336,601▼62.3% | $302,893▲31.0% | $3,548,613▼5.2% | $3,548,613▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $892,354▼40.4% | $231,291▼49.8% | $3,743,595▲19.8% | $3,743,595▲19.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,496,814 | $460,394▲21.3% | $3,125,413▲59.1% | $3,125,413▲59.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $379,693▲24.1% | $1,964,108▲18.6% | $1,964,108▲18.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $306,036▲105% | $1,656,153▲13.2% | $1,656,153▲13.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $149,218 | $1,463,305 | $1,463,305 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John L Nau III Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John L Nau III Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8457303, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John L Nau III Foundation's EIN?
- John L Nau III Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8457303.
- How much revenue does John L Nau III Foundation report?
- John L Nau III Foundation reported $26,759,328 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John L Nau III Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John L Nau III Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John L Nau III Foundation (EIN 20-8457303) 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.