Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 2014, with $704,131 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$704K
▲ 17.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$444K
Net assets
$7.8M
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 Sam I Kobata & Sons 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 Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation: 212 mo reserves · +37% 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 Sam I Kobata & Sons 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 Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $279K (FY2015) to $704K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
36.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $704,131▲17.8% | $444,070▼30.0% | $7,841,911▲3.4% | $7,841,911▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $597,901▲123% | $634,718▲3.8% | $7,581,850▼0.5% | $7,581,850▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $267,553▼30.9% | $611,346▲13.8% | $7,618,667▼4.3% | $7,618,667▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $387,359▼92.0% | $537,162▲49.1% | $7,962,460▼1.8% | $7,962,460▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,843,698▲2061% | $360,229▲23.8% | $8,112,263▲124% | $8,112,263▲124% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $224,144▼43.9% | $290,934▲9.0% | $3,628,794▼1.8% | $3,628,794▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $399,445▲50.1% | $267,031▼0.7% | $3,695,584▲3.7% | $3,695,584▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $266,089▲25.7% | $268,948▲3.7% | $3,563,170▼0.1% | $3,563,170▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $211,614▼24.3% | $259,397▲22.1% | $3,566,029▼1.3% | $3,566,029▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $279,370 | $212,477 | $3,613,812 | $3,613,812 | 990PF |
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Data for Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation (EIN 46-4797575) 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.