Robert A Waller Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1995, with $805,529 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$806K
▲ 96.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$711K
Net assets
$6.6M
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 Robert A Waller 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 Robert A Waller Foundation: 112 mo reserves · +12% 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 Robert A Waller 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 Robert A Waller Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $6.2M (FY2013) to $806K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.8M
Total liabilities
$158K
Net assets
$6.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $805,529▲96.1% | $711,459▲28.2% | $6,644,361▼0.4% | $6,802,014▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $410,868▲96.2% | $555,159▼4.5% | $6,674,146▼2.1% | $6,674,146▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $209,405▼90.5% | $581,477▼27.4% | $6,818,813▼5.3% | $6,818,813▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,205,924▲1764% | $800,735▲26.3% | $7,200,914▲24.3% | $7,200,914▲24.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $118,364▼31.1% | $634,208▲2.3% | $5,793,850▼8.6% | $5,793,850▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $171,795▼62.2% | $619,701▲0.5% | $6,338,182▼6.6% | $6,338,182▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $454,992▼61.1% | $616,413▲1.0% | $6,786,088▼2.3% | $6,786,088▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,169,940▲3966% | $610,068▲24.8% | $6,942,438▲8.0% | $6,942,438▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$30,262▼109% | $488,977▼7.7% | $6,426,325▼7.4% | $6,426,325▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $346,311▼94.4% | $529,879▲239% | $6,943,095▼6.5% | $6,943,095▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,236,572 | $156,306▼17.1% | $7,422,220▲453% | $7,422,220▲314% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $188,527 | $1,342,941 | $1,793,500 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert A Waller Foundation (EIN 95-4509776) 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.