Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1993, with $684,999 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3106 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX, 77009 EIN 76-6079186 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$685K
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$5.3M
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 Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust— 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 rating55 mo reserves · -70% 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 Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust: 55 mo reserves · -70% 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 Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust— 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 Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $974K (FY2013) to $685K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $5.3M
Operating margin
-69.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.9M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,999▲4.9% | $1,162,184▼31.1% | $5,341,016▼9.3% | $6,903,776▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $652,701▼16.9% | $1,687,349▲96.0% | $5,889,609▼21.9% | $6,939,125▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $785,536▼16.0% | $860,822▼26.5% | $7,539,983▲5.3% | $7,539,983▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $935,190▲68.4% | $1,171,096▲43.8% | $7,163,806▼3.0% | $7,163,806▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $555,350▼37.1% | $814,252▼29.3% | $7,387,087▼0.8% | $7,387,087▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $882,358▼12.9% | $1,151,548▼19.0% | $7,447,634▼5.1% | $7,447,634▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,013,298▲19.3% | $1,421,095▼23.5% | $7,848,165▼6.1% | $7,848,165▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $849,577▼17.1% | $1,858,838▲10.4% | $8,360,585▼11.2% | $8,360,585▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,025,126▲8.9% | $1,684,261▲63.8% | $9,412,168▼6.0% | $9,412,168▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $941,209▼18.9% | $1,028,260▲18.8% | $10,010,300▼4.2% | $10,010,300▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,159,928▲19.1% | $865,796▼5.8% | $10,453,750▲2.9% | $10,453,750▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $974,248 | $919,455▲40.7% | $10,155,607▲0.8% | $10,155,607▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $653,484▲1.0% | $10,076,525▲0.7% | $10,076,525▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $646,852 | $10,011,220 | $10,011,220 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-6079186, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust's EIN?
- Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-6079186.
- How much revenue does Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust report?
- Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust reported $684,999 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert A and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust (EIN 76-6079186) 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.