Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1964, with $115,073 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$115K
▲ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$78K
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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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 Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $62K (FY2014) to $115K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,073▲6.1% | $77,579▲9.7% | $1,076,812▲3.6% | $1,076,812▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $108,483▲257% | $70,736▲3.3% | $1,039,654▲3.7% | $1,039,654▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,429▲253% | $68,450▼10.5% | $1,002,948▼3.7% | $1,002,948▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$19,904▼108% | $76,486▲5.5% | $1,041,340▼8.5% | $1,041,340▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $247,199▲198% | $72,468▲9.9% | $1,137,652▲18.3% | $1,137,652▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $82,875▲60.7% | $65,930▲1.4% | $961,505▲1.8% | $961,505▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $51,577▼39.4% | $65,018▲1.8% | $944,804▼2.0% | $944,804▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $85,045▲255% | $63,846▲62.4% | $964,441▲4.8% | $964,441▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $23,964▼61.1% | $39,324▲64.4% | $920,362▼4.3% | $920,362▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $61,648 | $23,913 | $961,788 | $961,788 | 990PF |
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Data for Max & Sophie Mydans Foundation (EIN 04-6038066) 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.