Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cypress, California, registered in 1981, with $353,818 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$354K
▲ 566.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$204K
Net assets
$4.3M
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 Paul S Veneklasen 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 Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation: 254 mo reserves · +42% 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 Paul S Veneklasen 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 Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $181K (FY2014) to $354K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
42.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.9M
Total liabilities
$578K
Net assets
$4.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $353,818▲566% | $203,629▲918% | $4,309,274▲3.6% | $4,887,400▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $53,086▼80.5% | $20,000▼89.7% | $4,159,085▲0.6% | $4,769,296▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $271,792▼42.3% | $194,408▼1.6% | $4,132,979▲2.8% | $4,745,806▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $471,210▼1.9% | $197,560▲17.3% | $4,018,657▼12.8% | $4,662,211▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $480,128▲104% | $168,362▼0.1% | $4,606,608▲2.5% | $4,606,608▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $234,830▲77.0% | $168,525▲32.3% | $4,492,883▲7.3% | $4,492,883▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $132,635▼35.6% | $127,429▼10.8% | $4,187,810▼2.4% | $4,187,810▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $205,851▼92.4% | $142,794▲8.2% | $4,289,556▲8.4% | $4,289,556▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,722,775▲1908% | $132,006▼10.3% | $3,958,868▲175% | $3,958,868▲175% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $135,571▼25.1% | $147,103▼5.1% | $1,441,734▼1.6% | $1,441,734▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $181,096 | $154,959▲4.4% | $1,465,097▲57.6% | $1,465,097▲57.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $148,472▲6.6% | $929,815▼3.6% | $929,815▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $139,248▲9.2% | $964,953▲0.6% | $964,953▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $127,483 | $959,581 | $959,581 | 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.
5 grants to Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Grant 14.06, december 2018 | 2018 | $19,500 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Grant 14.06 18" owt | 2016 | $11,250 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Grant 14.06 | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | The acoustical effect of use of resilient matting below gypcrete | 2014 | $6,000 |
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Data for Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation (EIN 95-3555062) 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.