Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1994, with $2,163,326 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5298 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX, 77007 EIN 76-0417998 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▲ 189.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$29.5M
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.
C+
—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 R and Kay M Onstead Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating158 mo reserves · -4% 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 R and Kay M Onstead Foundation: 158 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 R and Kay M Onstead 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 R and Kay M Onstead Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2020) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $29.5M
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$29.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,163,326▲190% | $2,241,126▲5.7% | $29,484,837▼0.3% | $29,484,837▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $746,686▼65.5% | $2,119,664▲6.6% | $29,562,637▼4.3% | $29,562,637▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,167,046▼36.8% | $1,988,392▼16.4% | $30,887,624▲0.4% | $30,887,624▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,426,709▲77.6% | $2,378,665▲42.2% | $30,776,791▲3.4% | $30,776,791▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,929,856 | $1,672,610 | $29,771,553 | $29,771,553 | 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 R and Kay M Onstead Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0417998, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation's EIN?
- Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0417998.
- How much revenue does Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation report?
- Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation reported $2,163,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert R and Kay M Onstead Foundation (EIN 76-0417998) 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.