Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1995, with $1,055,381 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$170K
Net assets
$6.9M
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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar 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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation: 487 mo reserves · +84% 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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar 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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $21K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
83.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,381▼2.3% | $170,041▲19.9% | $6,898,082▲22.6% | $6,898,082▲22.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,080,373▲6.3% | $141,768▼4.3% | $5,627,953▲58.3% | $5,627,953▲58.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,016,390▲2.0% | $148,142▲71.0% | $3,555,562▲19.8% | $3,555,562▲19.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $996,111▲5393% | $86,647▲698% | $2,968,317▲901% | $2,968,317▲901% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,133▼1.0% | $10,854▲1.6% | $296,655▲2.5% | $296,655▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,313▲10.2% | $10,684▼2.1% | $289,376▲2.7% | $289,376▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $16,611▼3.8% | $10,918▼1.6% | $281,747▲2.1% | $281,747▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $17,266▼5.5% | $11,099▼4.0% | $276,054▲2.3% | $276,054▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,275▲43.6% | $11,562▲156% | $269,887▲2.6% | $269,887▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $12,728▼1.7% | $4,523▼43.2% | $263,174▲3.2% | $263,174▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $12,945▼39.1% | $7,968▼45.0% | $254,969▲2.0% | $254,969▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $21,267 | $14,496▲4.7% | $249,992▲2.8% | $249,992▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $13,847▼0.1% | $243,221▼0.8% | $243,221▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $13,867 | $245,067 | $245,067 | 990PF |
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Data for Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation (EIN 33-0679989) 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.