Robert W and Geraldine Simmer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2012, with $130,223 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$130K
▼ 30.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$139K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 W and Geraldine Simmer 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 W and Geraldine Simmer Foundation: 129 mo reserves · -7% 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 W and Geraldine Simmer 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 W and Geraldine Simmer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $54K (FY2013) to $130K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,223▼30.6% | $139,026▲2.7% | $1,497,924▼0.8% | $1,497,924▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $187,563▲95.2% | $135,376▼7.4% | $1,510,422▲3.6% | $1,510,422▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $96,078▼30.5% | $146,123▲15.9% | $1,458,235▼3.5% | $1,458,235▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $138,309▲122% | $126,119▼3.2% | $1,510,550▲0.3% | $1,510,550▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $62,429▲22.2% | $130,257▼7.9% | $1,505,500▼4.6% | $1,505,500▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $51,108▼57.2% | $141,406▼0.2% | $1,577,849▼5.6% | $1,577,849▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $119,480▲314% | $141,674▲5.2% | $1,671,519▼5.8% | $1,671,519▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $28,890▼32.5% | $134,698▼4.8% | $1,774,388▼5.6% | $1,774,388▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $42,812▼31.1% | $141,467▲2.5% | $1,880,195▼5.8% | $1,880,195▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $62,135▲14.4% | $137,965▲4.0% | $1,995,117▼3.7% | $1,995,117▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $54,318 | $132,600▲375% | $2,071,983▼3.6% | $2,071,983▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $27,898 | $2,150,265 | $2,150,265 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert W and Geraldine Simmer Foundation (EIN 90-0817431) 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.