Scenic Texas Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Scenic Texas Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1985, with $194,562 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6446, Austin, TX, 78762 EIN 76-0127655 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$195K
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$178K
Net assets
$106K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Scenic Texas Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +9% 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 Scenic Texas Inc: 7 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A 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 Scenic Texas 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 Scenic Texas Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $719K (FY2013) to $195K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $106K
Operating margin
8.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127K
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$106K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,562▲12.2% | $177,519▲14.6% | $106,062▲25.0% | $127,171▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $173,473▲2.4% | $154,902▼42.9% | $84,823▲28.6% | $123,620▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $169,349▼26.5% | $271,111▼19.1% | $65,967▼68.1% | $107,077▼55.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $230,419▼66.7% | $334,935▼52.5% | $206,825▼74.3% | $241,055▼79.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $692,873▲10.0% | $704,679▼32.3% | $805,199▼1.4% | $1,160,357▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $629,659▼10.0% | $1,040,237▲30.6% | $817,005▼33.4% | $943,172▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $699,420▼21.1% | $796,716▼44.7% | $1,227,583▼7.3% | $1,243,350▼43.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $886,690▼43.7% | $1,441,178▼70.8% | $1,324,879▼29.5% | $2,201,040▼46.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,574,527▼70.4% | $4,929,163▲365% | $1,879,367▼64.1% | $4,144,444▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,322,221▲579% | $1,060,423▲76.1% | $5,234,003▲438% | $5,275,665▲422% | 990 |
| 2014 | $784,128▲9.0% | $602,295▲39.7% | $972,205▲23.0% | $1,011,167▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $719,076 | $431,111▲21.6% | $790,372▲57.3% | $806,051▲57.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $354,645▲17.5% | $502,407▼8.3% | $511,220▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $301,699▼11.1% | $548,004▲19.1% | $558,081▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $339,454 | $459,961 | $467,904 | 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 · $730K total
34 grants to Scenic Texas Inc totaling $730K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Environmental | 2022 | $60,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Environmental | 2021 | $88,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | To fund operating expenses for the calendar year | 2020 | $125,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | To be designated as follows: $5,000.00 for scenic texas and $5,000.00 for scenic houston; this donation may be credited to the upcoming virtual event but the donors expect to receive no benefits in return | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Scenic houston - patron sponsorship for the 2020 virtual event in october, the donor advisor will attend virtually | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant may be designated as support for a 2019 event. the donors expect to receive no benefits in return. | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public gardens and beautification | 2019 | $205,750 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | 2018 scenic houston annual dinner, in honor of walt mischer. | 2018 | $55,600 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | — | 2018 | $15,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2018 | $4,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for scenic houston broadway redevelopment project. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for scenic houston's annual benefit. the fair market value of $100.00 will be paid to you by the donor advisor. | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is in support of the 2017 scenic houston annual dinner. | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is to support the 2017 scenic houston dinner. | 2017 | $2,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Scenic Texas Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Scenic Texas Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0127655, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Scenic Texas Inc's EIN?
- Scenic Texas Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0127655.
- How much revenue does Scenic Texas Inc report?
- Scenic Texas Inc reported $194,562 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Scenic Texas Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Scenic Texas Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Scenic Texas Inc (EIN 76-0127655) 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.