Lewis H Pool Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lewis H Pool Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carthage, Texas, registered in 1989, with $192,887 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1316, Carthage, TX, 75633 EIN 75-2254591 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$193K
▲ 125.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$1.9M
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 Lewis H Pool 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 rating187 mo reserves · +38% 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 Lewis H Pool Foundation: 187 mo reserves · +38% 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 Lewis H Pool 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 Lewis H Pool Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2013) to $193K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $125KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
37.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$125K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,887▲126% | $119,907▲16.3% | $1,865,154▲2.9% | $1,989,777▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $85,423▲79.2% | $103,070▼0.3% | $1,812,242▼1.7% | $1,926,316▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $47,659▼81.1% | $103,423▲3.0% | $1,844,430▼5.0% | $1,943,963▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $252,623▲271% | $100,396▲8.9% | $1,940,501▲10.7% | $2,002,122▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $68,149▼2.2% | $92,152▼4.0% | $1,752,424▼1.7% | $1,847,941▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $69,708▼7.2% | $95,955▼0.4% | $1,783,580▼1.2% | $1,871,505▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $75,110▼37.6% | $96,349▼3.4% | $1,805,066▼1.1% | $1,897,752▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $120,417▲39.7% | $99,789▼1.2% | $1,825,033▲1.3% | $1,919,216▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $86,180▼6.7% | $101,039 | $1,801,222▼0.7% | $1,898,363▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $92,414▲7.6% | $100,993▲3.5% | $1,814,101▼0.5% | $1,913,222▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $85,897▼17.1% | $97,575▼2.6% | $1,822,762▼0.8% | $1,921,801▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $103,558 | $100,202▲0.5% | $1,837,831▲0.3% | $1,933,479▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $99,703▲6.8% | $1,832,006▲1.3% | $1,930,696▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $93,369 | $1,809,195 | $1,906,706 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis H Pool Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis H Pool Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2254591, based in Carthage, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis H Pool Foundation's EIN?
- Lewis H Pool Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2254591.
- How much revenue does Lewis H Pool Foundation report?
- Lewis H Pool Foundation reported $192,887 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lewis H Pool Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis H Pool Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lewis H Pool Foundation (EIN 75-2254591) 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.