M J & A W Carson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
M J & A W Carson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2002, with $150,274 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
901 Main St Ste 3700, Dallas, TX, 75202 EIN 02-0613317 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2025)
$150K
▼ 33.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$159K
Net assets
$985K
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 M J & A W Carson 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 rating74 mo reserves · -6% 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 M J & A W Carson Foundation: 74 mo reserves · -6% 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 M J & A W Carson 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 M J & A W Carson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 901 Main St Ste 3700, Dallas, TX, 75202
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45K (FY2013) to $150K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $985K
Operating margin
-5.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$985K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$985K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,274▼33.7% | $158,851▼29.0% | $985,057▼0.9% | $985,057▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $226,799▲245% | $223,610▲299% | $993,634▲0.3% | $993,634▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $65,803▼7.4% | $56,002▼40.7% | $990,445▲1.0% | $990,445▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $71,085▼41.8% | $94,415▲6.1% | $980,873▼2.3% | $980,873▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $122,063▲153% | $88,961▲5.2% | $1,004,108▲3.4% | $1,004,108▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $48,249▼31.8% | $84,561▲31.0% | $971,131▼3.6% | $971,131▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $70,727▼10.5% | $64,528▲25.0% | $1,007,621▲0.6% | $1,007,621▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $79,067▲13.0% | $51,612▼50.0% | $1,001,446▲1.6% | $1,001,446▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $69,953▲49.7% | $103,136▲120% | $986,132▼3.2% | $986,132▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $46,723▼20.3% | $46,868▼48.1% | $1,018,641▲0.1% | $1,018,641▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $58,648▼5.6% | $90,219▲81.0% | $1,017,534▼2.9% | $1,017,534▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $62,111▲37.7% | $49,842▲1.2% | $1,047,522▲1.3% | $1,047,522▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $45,110 | $49,248▼10.5% | $1,033,704▼0.1% | $1,033,704▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $55,007 | $1,035,228 | $1,035,228 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is M J & A W Carson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. M J & A W Carson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0613317, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is M J & A W Carson Foundation's EIN?
- M J & A W Carson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0613317.
- How much revenue does M J & A W Carson Foundation report?
- M J & A W Carson Foundation reported $150,274 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does M J & A W Carson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades M J & A W Carson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for M J & A W Carson Foundation (EIN 02-0613317) 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.