Lamar Educational Awards Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rosenberg, Texas, registered in 1990, with $677,299 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX, 77471 EIN 76-0299538 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$677K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$482K
Net assets
$1.8M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Lamar Educational Awards Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · +29% 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 Lamar Educational Awards Foundation: 44 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A 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 Lamar Educational Awards 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 Lamar Educational Awards Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $423K (FY2013) to $677K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $172KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
28.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$172K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,299▲0.1% | $482,471▼40.9% | $1,769,918▲10.3% | $1,942,297▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $676,518▲39.5% | $816,595▲417% | $1,605,090▼9.1% | $2,135,785▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $484,802▲84.2% | $157,968▼28.5% | $1,766,253▲24.5% | $1,939,817▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $263,256▼54.2% | $221,044▼50.4% | $1,418,333▲3.1% | $1,733,462▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $574,661▼26.7% | $445,710▼40.2% | $1,376,121▲10.3% | $1,855,194▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $784,508▲15.9% | $745,075▲6.9% | $1,247,172▲3.3% | $1,711,082▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $676,768▲1.8% | $696,784▲21.6% | $1,207,740▼1.6% | $1,705,889▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $664,728▲31.5% | $572,916▲26.3% | $1,227,756▲8.1% | $1,672,004▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $505,366▲27.7% | $453,556▲19.0% | $1,135,945▲4.8% | $1,481,844▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $395,705▼4.4% | $381,001▼2.9% | $1,084,135▲1.4% | $1,394,626▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $413,839▼2.2% | $392,528▲27.0% | $1,069,431▲2.0% | $1,357,574▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $423,114 | $309,170▲7.5% | $1,048,120▲12.2% | $1,323,682▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $287,621▲24.0% | $934,177▲9.9% | $1,155,931▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $232,005▲10.9% | $849,844▲19.5% | $1,063,086▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $209,178 | $711,126 | $899,605 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $56K total
5 grants to Lamar Educational Awards Foundation totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital Group | Sponsorship | 2024 | $5,426 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | 2018 | $20,098 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the todd and sherri stem scholarship for george ranch high school for five individual scholarships. | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the todd and sherri stem scholarship at george ranch high school for five individual scholarships. | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is an annual contribution. | 2014 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lamar Educational Awards Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0299538, based in Rosenberg, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lamar Educational Awards Foundation's EIN?
- Lamar Educational Awards Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0299538.
- How much revenue does Lamar Educational Awards Foundation report?
- Lamar Educational Awards Foundation reported $677,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lamar Educational Awards Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lamar Educational Awards Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (EIN 76-0299538) 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.