Star Telegram Charities Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Star Telegram Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1953, with $475,045 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 149, Fort Worth, TX, 76101 EIN 75-6015145 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$475K
▼ 44.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
D
—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 Star Telegram Charities Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -165% 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 Star Telegram Charities Inc: 14 mo reserves · -165% margin earns a F 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 Star Telegram Charities 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 Star Telegram Charities 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 149, Fort Worth, TX, 76101
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $992K (FY2021) to $475K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,823Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-164.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$1,823
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $475,045▼44.4% | $1,257,171▲175% | $1,429,745▼35.4% | $1,431,568▼35.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $854,533▲6.0% | $457,541▼33.9% | $2,211,871▲21.9% | $2,211,871▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $806,153▼18.7% | $691,765▲9.2% | $1,814,879▲6.7% | $1,814,879▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $991,633 | $633,400 | $1,700,491 | $1,700,491 | 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 · $489K total
50 grants to Star Telegram Charities Inc totaling $489K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2024 | $80,801 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general operating | 2024 | $5,940 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $38,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $38,400 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For exchange club of fort worth, in honor of gary patterson. attn: janet culbertson | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $41,450 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Please send letter to the exchange club notifying them of this donation. | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As gifting support | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the christmas fund | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | In memory of martine and marcus ginsburg and malcolm h. cohen | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For holiday meals in honor of dudley snyder. please send acknowledgment of this grant to dudley snyder, 420 w. 25th st., apt. 71, new york, ny, 10001 | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2020 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Star Telegram Charities Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Star Telegram Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6015145, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Star Telegram Charities Inc's EIN?
- Star Telegram Charities Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6015145.
- How much revenue does Star Telegram Charities Inc report?
- Star Telegram Charities Inc reported $475,045 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Star Telegram Charities Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Star Telegram Charities Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Star Telegram Charities Inc (EIN 75-6015145) 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.