Mary L and William J Osher Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mary L and William J Osher Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2007, with $1,491,430 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
5603 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096 EIN 20-5094518 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 95.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
Net assets
$31.7M
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.
F
—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 Mary L and William J Osher Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating109 mo reserves · -134% 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 Mary L and William J Osher Foundation: 109 mo reserves · -134% margin earns a F 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 Mary L and William J Osher 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 Mary L and William J Osher Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5603 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $626KNet assets $31.7M
Operating margin
-133.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.3M
Total liabilities
$626K
Net assets
$31.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,491,430▲95.2% | $3,483,669▲274% | $31,678,609▲1.6% | $32,305,051▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $764,031▼59.6% | $932,589▼50.3% | $31,168,306▲2.5% | $32,332,778▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,890,341▼16.3% | $1,875,466▼18.7% | $30,397,138▼14.5% | $31,678,792▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,257,453▲733% | $2,307,513▲201% | $35,549,887▲12.3% | $38,028,789▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | -$356,716▼123% | $766,568▼77.5% | $31,657,006▲3.0% | $32,883,607▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,519,959▼34.2% | $3,404,052▲193% | $30,740,967▼8.8% | $32,964,797▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,308,610▲111% | $1,160,565▼51.3% | $33,713,638▲4.4% | $35,127,155▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,094,573▲230% | $2,383,112▲429% | $32,299,920▼0.2% | $34,025,969▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$845,088▼158% | $450,162▼59.2% | $32,374,892▼0.1% | $32,809,992▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,449,211▼19.3% | $1,104,419▲121% | $32,397,812▼7.3% | $33,611,288▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,795,047 | $498,615▼19.7% | $34,966,646▲5.2% | $36,503,671▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $620,700▼62.2% | $33,252,364▲3.9% | $33,965,259▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,641,932▲181% | $31,993,807▲2.5% | $32,895,107▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $583,687 | $31,223,769 | $31,736,219 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mary L and William J Osher Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mary L and William J Osher Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5094518, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mary L and William J Osher Foundation's EIN?
- Mary L and William J Osher Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5094518.
- How much revenue does Mary L and William J Osher Foundation report?
- Mary L and William J Osher Foundation reported $1,491,430 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mary L and William J Osher Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mary L and William J Osher Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mary L and William J Osher Foundation (EIN 20-5094518) 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.