John R Eckel Jr Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John R Eckel Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2010, with -$4,540,642 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX, 77027 EIN 27-2818091 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
-$4.5M
▼ 1120.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$23.1M
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.
F
—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 R Eckel Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating154 mo reserves · -140% 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 R Eckel Jr Foundation: 154 mo reserves · -140% margin earns a F 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 R Eckel Jr 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 R Eckel Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX, 77027
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.7M (FY2015) to -$4.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $23.1M
Operating margin
-139.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$23.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$4,540,642▼1121% | $1,798,086▼12.8% | $23,056,085▼21.6% | $23,056,085▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $444,833▲145% | $2,062,976▼11.6% | $29,394,813▼5.2% | $29,394,813▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$984,744▼160% | $2,333,855▲27.4% | $31,012,956▼9.7% | $31,012,956▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,653,433▲519% | $1,831,265▼20.4% | $34,331,555▼0.5% | $34,331,555▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$394,251▲93.4% | $2,300,506▲24.5% | $34,509,387▼7.2% | $34,509,387▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$5,951,239▼748% | $1,847,428▼18.1% | $37,204,144▼10.4% | $37,204,144▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $918,393▲154% | $2,255,273▼29.8% | $41,532,588▼3.1% | $41,532,588▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | -$1,705,325▲56.1% | $3,213,824▼11.5% | $42,869,468▼10.3% | $42,869,468▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$3,880,548▼168% | $3,633,487▼58.2% | $47,788,617▼13.6% | $47,788,617▼13.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,714,948 | $8,692,044 | $55,302,652 | $55,302,652 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John R Eckel Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John R Eckel Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2818091, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John R Eckel Jr Foundation's EIN?
- John R Eckel Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2818091.
- How much revenue does John R Eckel Jr Foundation report?
- John R Eckel Jr Foundation reported -$4,540,642 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John R Eckel Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John R Eckel Jr Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John R Eckel Jr Foundation (EIN 27-2818091) 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.