Operation Once In A Lifetime
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Operation Once In A Lifetime is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2007, with $648,615 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 797052, Dallas, TX, 75379 EIN 20-8948979 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$649K
▲ 1.7% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$708K
Net assets
$113K
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.
B
—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 Operation Once In A Lifetime— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -9% 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 Operation Once In A Lifetime: 2 mo reserves · -9% 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 Operation Once In A Lifetime— 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 Operation Once In A Lifetime: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 797052, Dallas, TX, 75379
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Military & Veterans Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $657K (FY2013) to $649K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $113K
Operating margin
-9.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$113K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$113K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $648,615▲1.7% | $707,772▲10.8% | $112,957▼34.4% | $112,957▼34.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $637,796▼21.5% | $638,581▼24.5% | $172,114▼0.5% | $172,114▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $812,543▲3.2% | $845,977▲15.5% | $172,899▼7.2% | $172,899▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $787,063▲45.6% | $732,246▲48.5% | $186,335▲62.9% | $186,335▲62.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $540,734▼0.6% | $492,977▼10.4% | $114,385▲71.7% | $114,385▲71.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $543,774▼1.6% | $550,340▲1.6% | $66,628▲20.8% | $66,628▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $552,385▼8.3% | $541,555▼17.1% | $55,145▲24.4% | $55,145▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $602,328▲24.7% | $652,899▲25.0% | $44,315▼53.3% | $44,315▼53.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $483,179▼15.7% | $522,458▼21.7% | $94,886▼29.3% | $94,886▼29.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $573,271▼21.7% | $666,992▲23.2% | $134,165▼41.1% | $134,165▼41.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $731,765▲11.5% | $541,237▼21.7% | $227,886▲510% | $227,886▲510% | 990 |
| 2013 | $656,584 | $691,013▲64.6% | $37,358▼48.0% | $37,358▼48.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $419,889▼9.9% | $71,787▲281% | $71,787▲281% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $466,154▲32.2% | $18,858▼58.2% | $18,858▼58.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $352,630 | $45,112 | $45,112 | 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.
Grants received · $637K total
35 grants to Operation Once In A Lifetime totaling $637K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $32,690 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,873 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,629 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $50,100 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $26,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $9,932 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,255 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Military and veterans organizations | 2022 | $40,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $22,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,455 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,300 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $24,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Operation Once In A Lifetime a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Operation Once In A Lifetime is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8948979, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Operation Once In A Lifetime's EIN?
- Operation Once In A Lifetime's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8948979.
- How much revenue does Operation Once In A Lifetime report?
- Operation Once In A Lifetime reported $648,615 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Operation Once In A Lifetime have?
- CharityIndex grades Operation Once In A Lifetime B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Operation Once In A Lifetime (EIN 20-8948979) 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.