Sterling-turner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sterling-turner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1962, with $5,392,957 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
800 Bering Dr Ste 202, Houston, TX, 77057 EIN 74-1460482 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.4M
▲ 84.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$13.9M
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 Sterling-turner Foundation— 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 rating43 mo reserves · +28% 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 Sterling-turner Foundation: 43 mo reserves · +28% 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 Sterling-turner Foundation— 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 Sterling-turner Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $5.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $55KNet assets $13.9M
Operating margin
27.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.0M
Total liabilities
$55K
Net assets
$13.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,392,957▲84.0% | $3,896,852▲19.6% | $13,934,848▲12.0% | $13,990,288▲12.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,931,213▼26.8% | $3,256,885▲88.3% | $12,438,743▼2.6% | $12,450,079▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,003,819▼14.5% | $1,729,200▼18.0% | $12,764,415▲21.7% | $12,764,415▲21.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,683,442▲22.4% | $2,109,258▲2.6% | $10,489,796▲32.5% | $10,528,811▲31.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,827,852▲27.3% | $2,055,230▼29.2% | $7,915,612▲28.9% | $7,993,071▲27.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,007,725▼37.5% | $2,902,836▼0.6% | $6,142,990▲1.7% | $6,279,422▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,814,738▲109% | $2,919,159▲4.7% | $6,038,101▲45.8% | $6,038,101▲45.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,304,510▲17.9% | $2,787,448▲54.9% | $4,142,522▼10.4% | $4,142,522▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,954,256▼49.3% | $1,799,755▼49.9% | $4,625,460▲3.5% | $4,625,460▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,856,046▲24.6% | $3,595,208▲25.4% | $4,470,959▲5.8% | $4,470,959▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,095,957▲24.2% | $2,867,769▲3.7% | $4,226,820▲5.7% | $4,226,820▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,493,154 | $2,766,145▼6.2% | $3,998,632▼6.4% | $3,998,632▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,948,250▲54.2% | $4,271,623▼20.3% | $4,271,623▼20.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,911,859▼9.4% | $5,360,547▼1.4% | $5,360,547▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,110,584 | $5,434,430 | $5,434,430 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sterling-turner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sterling-turner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1460482, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sterling-turner Foundation's EIN?
- Sterling-turner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1460482.
- How much revenue does Sterling-turner Foundation report?
- Sterling-turner Foundation reported $5,392,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sterling-turner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sterling-turner Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sterling-turner Foundation (EIN 74-1460482) 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.