Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1994, with $558,144 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3923 Laguna Blanca Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110 EIN 04-3173231 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$558K
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.4M
Net assets
$191K
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.
F
—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 & Molly Tarr Charitable 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 rating1 mo reserves · -513% 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 & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation: 1 mo reserves · -513% 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 & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3923 Laguna Blanca Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $227K (FY2019) to $558K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $191K
Operating margin
-513.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$191K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$191K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $558,144▲3.3% | $3,423,777▲206% | $191,259▼93.0% | $191,259▼93.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $540,553▲312% | $1,117,489▲492% | $2,717,820▼18.8% | $2,717,820▼18.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $131,285▼36.9% | $188,765▼19.8% | $3,345,824▼2.7% | $3,345,824▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $207,945▼8.5% | $235,241▲27.1% | $3,439,043▼0.8% | $3,439,043▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $227,347 | $185,124 | $3,466,691 | $3,467,468 | 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 Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3173231, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3173231.
- How much revenue does Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation report?
- Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation reported $558,144 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert & Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation (EIN 04-3173231) 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.