John S Dunn Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John S Dunn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1977, with $11,144,127 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3355 W Alabama St Ste 990, Houston, TX, 77098 EIN 74-1933660 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.1M
▲ 163.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.2M
Net assets
$81.8M
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.
B
—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 S Dunn 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 rating159 mo reserves · +45% 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 S Dunn Foundation: 159 mo reserves · +45% 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 S Dunn Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 S Dunn Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.8M (FY2019) to $11.1M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $81.8M
Operating margin
44.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$81.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,144,127▲164% | $6,171,314▲0.7% | $81,821,300▲6.5% | $81,821,300▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,229,016▼54.3% | $6,125,935▼24.7% | $76,848,487▼2.4% | $76,848,487▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $9,251,548▼15.7% | $8,132,045▲34.0% | $78,745,406▲1.4% | $78,745,406▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10,972,143▲93.0% | $6,069,922▼0.9% | $77,625,903▲6.7% | $77,625,903▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,685,287▲48.9% | $6,122,163▲8.0% | $72,723,682▼0.6% | $72,723,815▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,818,789 | $5,667,577 | $73,160,558 | $73,160,691 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is John S Dunn Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John S Dunn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1933660, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John S Dunn Foundation's EIN?
- John S Dunn Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1933660.
- How much revenue does John S Dunn Foundation report?
- John S Dunn Foundation reported $11,144,127 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John S Dunn Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John S Dunn Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John S Dunn Foundation (EIN 74-1933660) 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.