Scott R Watterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Provo, Utah, registered in 1995, with $207,599 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$208K
▲ 26.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$126K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Scott R Watterson 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 Scott R Watterson Foundation: 104 mo reserves · +39% 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 Scott R Watterson 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 Scott R Watterson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from -$2,808 (FY2013) to $208K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
39.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $207,599▲26.9% | $125,951▼6.9% | $1,086,535▲8.1% | $1,086,535▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $163,587▲128% | $135,274▲0.2% | $1,004,887▲2.9% | $1,004,887▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,675▲686% | $134,947▲24.1% | $976,574▼6.1% | $976,574▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $9,119▼83.1% | $108,775▲1.9% | $1,039,846▼8.7% | $1,039,846▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $53,845▼11.2% | $106,781▲37.2% | $1,139,502▼4.4% | $1,139,502▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $60,632▼89.9% | $77,807▲27.5% | $1,192,438▼1.4% | $1,192,438▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $598,290▲663% | $61,003▼8.9% | $1,209,613▲79.9% | $1,209,613▲79.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $78,438▲37.3% | $66,993▲3.5% | $672,326▲1.7% | $672,326▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $57,143▲29.6% | $64,757▲2.1% | $660,881▼1.1% | $660,881▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $44,097▲1670% | $63,450▲8.9% | $668,495▼2.8% | $668,495▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$2,808 | $58,261▼9.5% | $687,848▼8.2% | $687,848▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $64,398▲15.1% | $748,917▼3.8% | $748,917▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $55,932▲1.6% | $778,561▼4.6% | $778,561▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $55,030 | $815,748 | $815,748 | 990PF |
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Data for Scott R Watterson Foundation (EIN 87-0533499) 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.