Ray C Fish Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ray C Fish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1959, with $1,057,204 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5120 Woodway Dr Ste 9008, Houston, TX, 77056 EIN 74-6043047 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.1M
▼ 43.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1M
Net assets
$18.3M
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 Ray C Fish 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 rating104 mo reserves · -99% 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 Ray C Fish Foundation: 104 mo reserves · -99% 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 Ray C Fish 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 Ray C Fish Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.4M (FY2020) to $1.1M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $18.3M
Operating margin
-98.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$18.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,057,204▼43.9% | $2,102,770▲2.1% | $18,274,336▼5.4% | $18,274,336▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,884,495▼12.0% | $2,060,196▼12.4% | $19,320,350▼0.9% | $19,320,350▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,141,977▼36.7% | $2,352,214▲20.0% | $19,496,273▼1.1% | $19,496,273▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,385,819 | $1,959,872 | $19,704,977 | $19,704,977 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ray C Fish Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ray C Fish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-6043047, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ray C Fish Foundation's EIN?
- Ray C Fish Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-6043047.
- How much revenue does Ray C Fish Foundation report?
- Ray C Fish Foundation reported $1,057,204 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ray C Fish Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ray C Fish Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ray C Fish Foundation (EIN 74-6043047) 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.