Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1996, with $22,333 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$22K
▲ 136.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$19K
Net assets
$239K
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 & Christine Emmons 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 & Christine Emmons Foundation: 153 mo reserves · +16% 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 & Christine Emmons 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 & Christine Emmons Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $54K (FY2013) to $22K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
16.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$240K
Total liabilities
$706
Net assets
$239K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,333▲137% | $18,746▲394% | $239,299▲1.5% | $240,005▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $9,443▼52.6% | $3,795▼20.7% | $235,712▲2.4% | $235,712▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,916▼68.2% | $4,783▼91.6% | $230,107▲7.0% | $230,107▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $62,552▼2.9% | $56,748▼30.7% | $214,974▲2.8% | $214,974▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $64,419▲77.0% | $81,890▲17.5% | $209,170▼7.7% | $209,170▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $36,393▼17.8% | $69,670▲1.3% | $226,641▼4.5% | $226,641▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $44,287▲105% | $68,806▼5.9% | $237,410▼9.0% | $237,410▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $21,571▼38.9% | $73,087▼15.5% | $260,898▼16.1% | $260,898▼16.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $35,278▲19.1% | $86,494▼5.0% | $311,096▼13.4% | $311,096▼13.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $29,611▼39.2% | $91,075▼5.4% | $359,146▼13.8% | $359,146▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $48,718▼9.4% | $96,299▼6.1% | $416,770▼11.6% | $426,361▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $53,760 | $102,546▲19.8% | $471,628▼9.4% | $477,032▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $85,601 | $520,414 | $524,490 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation (EIN 77-0418553) 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.