Louetta M Cowden Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Louetta M Cowden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1966, with $1,386,349 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 653067, Dallas, TX, 75265 EIN 43-6052617 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.4M
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$742K
Net assets
$12.6M
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 Louetta M Cowden 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 rating204 mo reserves · +46% 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 Louetta M Cowden Foundation: 204 mo reserves · +46% 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 Louetta M Cowden 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 Louetta M Cowden Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $391K (FY2014) to $1.4M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12.6M
Operating margin
46.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,386,349▲13.3% | $742,137▲8.0% | $12,611,775▲5.4% | $12,611,775▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,223,981▲350% | $687,371▲0.3% | $11,964,148▲4.6% | $11,964,148▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $272,134▲177% | $685,557▼8.2% | $11,439,701▼3.5% | $11,439,701▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$353,364▼113% | $746,737▼8.0% | $11,857,406▼8.5% | $11,857,406▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,679,842▲227% | $811,326▲29.2% | $12,957,927▲18.3% | $12,957,927▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $820,200▲25.0% | $628,002▲3.0% | $10,951,162▲2.4% | $10,951,162▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $656,134▼21.5% | $609,959▼2.5% | $10,694,649▼1.0% | $10,694,649▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $836,284▼26.9% | $625,629▲10.9% | $10,802,320▲2.1% | $10,802,320▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,144,042▲159% | $564,353▼4.1% | $10,576,734▲4.3% | $10,576,734▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $441,117▲163% | $588,476▼2.5% | $10,138,534▼3.2% | $10,138,534▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $167,812▼57.0% | $603,589▲8.9% | $10,473,637▼2.6% | $10,473,637▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $390,667 | $554,508 | $10,753,326 | $10,753,326 | 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 Louetta M Cowden Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louetta M Cowden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-6052617, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louetta M Cowden Foundation's EIN?
- Louetta M Cowden Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-6052617.
- How much revenue does Louetta M Cowden Foundation report?
- Louetta M Cowden Foundation reported $1,386,349 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louetta M Cowden Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Louetta M Cowden Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louetta M Cowden Foundation (EIN 43-6052617) 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.