San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, Texas, registered in 1998, with $1,125,084 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2021)
$1.1M
▲ 615.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2021)
$999K
Net assets
$107K
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 San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas 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 San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas Inc: 1 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a C+ 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 San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas 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 San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $370K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2021) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$107K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$107K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,125,084▲615% | $999,321▲586% | $107,218▲678% | $107,218▲386% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,331▼83.7% | $145,760▼85.0% | -$18,545▲38.4% | $22,055▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $964,250▲45.5% | $970,462▲39.3% | -$30,116▼26.0% | $23,533▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $662,725▼24.0% | $696,431▼16.3% | -$23,904▼344% | $24,166▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $872,265▲83.2% | $831,983▲52.5% | $9,802▲132% | $29,257▼26.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $476,053▼34.4% | $545,426▼23.2% | -$30,480▼178% | $39,539▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $726,070▲9.8% | $710,530▲5.1% | $38,896▲66.5% | $51,931▲122% | 990 |
| 2014 | $660,971▲78.4% | $676,094▲52.6% | $23,356▼39.3% | $23,356▼39.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $370,412 | $442,919▼11.8% | $38,479▼65.3% | $38,479▼65.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $501,915▲49.0% | $110,986▲187% | $110,986▲187% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $336,848▼20.1% | $38,606▼59.0% | $38,606▼59.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $421,430 | $94,077 | $94,077 | 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.
6 grants to San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas Inc totaling $81K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2016 | $12,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2015 | $12,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2014 | $12,000 |
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Data for San Marcos Sights & Sounds of Christmas Inc (EIN 74-2759206) 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.