San Marcos River Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
San Marcos River Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, Texas, registered in 1987, with $334,909 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1393, San Marcos, TX, 78667 EIN 74-2428376 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$335K
▲ 46.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$4.1M
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.
B
—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 San Marcos River Foundation Inc— 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 rating287 mo reserves · +48% 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 San Marcos River Foundation Inc: 287 mo reserves · +48% 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 San Marcos River Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 San Marcos River Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1393, San Marcos, TX, 78667
- City
- San Marcos
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $120K (FY2014) to $335K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,617Net assets $4.1M
Operating margin
48.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$8,617
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $334,909▲46.3% | $173,031▼73.9% | $4,132,803▲4.1% | $4,141,420▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $228,853▲51.8% | $662,563▲441% | $3,970,925▼9.8% | $3,976,095▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $150,736▼85.3% | $122,430▲4.2% | $4,404,635▲0.9% | $4,547,058▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,024,359▲682% | $117,525▲16.5% | $4,363,429▲16.3% | $4,518,752▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,913▼16.5% | $100,900▼0.6% | $3,750,687▲0.8% | $4,613,312▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $156,837▼50.4% | $101,548▼71.2% | $3,720,674▲1.6% | $4,567,858▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $316,388▼90.9% | $352,961▼9.7% | $3,662,385▼1.0% | $4,508,695▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,484,863▲943% | $391,006▲307% | $3,698,958▲511% | $7,372,462▲72.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $334,263▲355% | $96,111▲19.2% | $605,101▲64.9% | $4,279,680▲253% | 990 |
| 2015 | $73,468▼38.6% | $80,645▼37.9% | $366,949▼1.9% | $1,211,528▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $119,750 | $129,920 | $374,126 | $1,222,334 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $6,000 total
1 grant to San Marcos River Foundation Inc totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is San Marcos River Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Marcos River Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2428376, based in San Marcos, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is San Marcos River Foundation Inc's EIN?
- San Marcos River Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2428376.
- How much revenue does San Marcos River Foundation Inc report?
- San Marcos River Foundation Inc reported $334,909 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Marcos River Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades San Marcos River Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Marcos River Foundation Inc (EIN 74-2428376) 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.