Mulch & Soil Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shallowater, Texas, registered in 2005, with $147 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$147
▼ 27.6% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
—
Net assets
$6,201
Employees
—
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 Mulch & Soil Research 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 Mulch & Soil Research Foundation: 2773 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D 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 Mulch & Soil Research 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 Mulch & Soil Research Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1 (FY2012) to $147 (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Total assets
$6,201
Net assets
$6,201
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147▼27.6% | — | $6,201▲2.4% | $6,201▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $203▲203% | — | $6,054▲3.5% | $6,054▲3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $67▲1017% | — | $5,851▲1.2% | $5,851▲1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $6▼64.7% | — | $5,784▲0.1% | $5,784▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $17▼99.6% | $25▼99.7% | $5,778▼0.1% | $5,778▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $4,822▼42.9% | $8,399▼90.3% | $5,786▼38.2% | $5,786▼59.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $8,445▼90.6% | $86,431▲1797% | $9,363▼89.3% | $14,283▼83.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $90,026▲9002500% | $4,556▲2376% | $87,349▲4534% | $87,349▲4534% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $1 | $184▲31.4% | $1,885▼8.8% | $1,885▼8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $1▼50.0% | $140▼87.6% | $2,068▼6.3% | $2,068▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $2▼33.3% | $1,130▲25.6% | $2,207▼33.8% | $2,207▼33.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $3▲200% | $900▼31.4% | $3,335▼21.2% | $3,335▼75.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $1 | $1,311 | $4,232 | $13,371 | 990EZ |
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Data for Mulch & Soil Research Foundation (EIN 20-2133843) 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.