S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1997, with $101,310 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$101K
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,270
Net assets
$6.2M
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 S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc— 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 S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc: 58672 mo reserves · +99% 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 S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc— 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 S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $96K (FY2020) to $101K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
98.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,310▲7.8% | $1,270▼89.8% | $6,209,463▲17.3% | $6,209,463▲17.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $94,012▲12.1% | $12,497▼98.8% | $5,292,335▲19.4% | $5,292,335▲19.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $83,857▼18.9% | $1,011,994▲5161% | $4,432,657▼22.2% | $4,432,657▼22.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $103,352▲7.1% | $19,236▼58.2% | $5,696,097▲31.2% | $5,696,097▲31.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $96,478 | $46,002 | $4,341,823 | $4,341,823 | 990PF |
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Data for S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc (EIN 76-0531135) 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.