Once Upon A Time Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Once Upon A Time Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1998, with $2,359,642 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
301 Commerce St Ste 3200, Fort Worth, TX, 76102 EIN 75-2765224 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 1599.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.7M
Net assets
$276.7M
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.
D
—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 Once Upon A Time 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 rating226 mo reserves · -524% 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 Once Upon A Time Foundation: 226 mo reserves · -524% 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 Once Upon A Time Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Once Upon A Time Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 Commerce St Ste 3200, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $885K (FY2020) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $276.7M
Operating margin
-523.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$276.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$276.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,359,642▲1599% | $14,717,708▼26.1% | $276,746,212▲2.6% | $276,746,212▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $138,880▲101% | $19,919,989▲121% | $269,806,059▲19.3% | $269,806,059▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$12,186,780▼121% | $9,016,134▲80.1% | $226,156,369▼8.6% | $226,156,369▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $58,916,782▲6556% | $5,004,994▲66.5% | $247,337,639▲28.0% | $247,337,639▲28.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $885,134 | $3,005,316 | $193,194,460 | $193,194,460 | 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.
Grants received · $50K total
1 grant to Once Upon A Time Foundation totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ucla Foundation | General support | 2017 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Once Upon A Time Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Once Upon A Time Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2765224, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Once Upon A Time Foundation's EIN?
- Once Upon A Time Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2765224.
- How much revenue does Once Upon A Time Foundation report?
- Once Upon A Time Foundation reported $2,359,642 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Once Upon A Time Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Once Upon A Time Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Once Upon A Time Foundation (EIN 75-2765224) 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.