Ronald O Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburg, Kansas, registered in 2008, with $127,813 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$128K
▲ 83.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$132K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Ronald O Thomas 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 Ronald O Thomas Foundation: 111 mo reserves · -3% 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 Ronald O Thomas 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 Ronald O Thomas Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $89K (FY2013) to $128K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$3,860
Net assets
$1.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,813▲83.4% | $132,152▼19.7% | $1,221,258▲3.1% | $1,225,118▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $69,672▲45.2% | $164,508▲33.7% | $1,184,276▼0.8% | $1,184,276▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $47,979▼82.0% | $123,000▼16.2% | $1,193,937▼17.9% | $1,193,937▼17.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $266,501▲313% | $146,726▲27.9% | $1,454,152▲3.4% | $1,454,152▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $64,581▲30.5% | $114,691▼6.3% | $1,405,934▲2.2% | $1,405,934▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $49,483▼44.9% | $122,407▼19.9% | $1,376,092▲8.6% | $1,376,092▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $89,791▼16.9% | $152,811▼10.1% | $1,267,219▼13.1% | $1,267,219▼13.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $108,066▲155% | $169,999▲6.2% | $1,457,616▲1.0% | $1,457,616▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $42,305▼65.9% | $160,046▲48.2% | $1,443,439▼3.0% | $1,443,439▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $123,918▲12.9% | $108,017▼25.8% | $1,487,380▼2.5% | $1,487,380▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $109,781▲22.8% | $145,576▲1.4% | $1,524,922▼6.7% | $1,524,922▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $89,378 | $143,551▼2.8% | $1,635,211▲5.3% | $1,635,211▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $147,674▼34.1% | $1,552,375▼1.6% | $1,552,375▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $224,037 | $1,577,698 | $1,577,698 | 990PF |
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Data for Ronald O Thomas Foundation (EIN 26-1856223) 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.