Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, registered in 1998, with $31,843 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
424 E Kennedy St, Spartanburg, SC, 29302 EIN 57-1066228 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$32K
▲ 125.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15K
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
C+
—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 Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating802 mo reserves · +52% 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 Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc: 802 mo reserves · +52% margin earns a B+ 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 Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 424 E Kennedy St, Spartanburg, SC, 29302
- City
- Spartanburg
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $24K (FY2013) to $32K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
52.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,843▲125% | $15,200▼60.1% | $1,015,452▲10.8% | $1,015,452▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $14,144▲9.7% | $38,085▲182% | $916,177▲6.7% | $916,177▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,893▲17.9% | $13,486▼65.8% | $858,726▼12.2% | $858,726▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,939▲10.9% | $39,389▲215% | $978,427▲5.3% | $978,427▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,864▼6.7% | $12,524▲2.0% | $928,850▲8.6% | $928,850▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,568▼5.9% | $12,274▼76.5% | $855,419▲13.5% | $855,419▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,225▲12.3% | $52,307▲60.4% | $753,970▼11.0% | $753,970▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,999▼90.9% | $32,614▲53.9% | $847,034▲7.1% | $847,034▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $110,125▲825% | $21,189▲2.8% | $790,550▲17.0% | $790,550▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,901▼20.5% | $20,619▼73.7% | $675,688▼4.9% | $675,688▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,967▼38.1% | $78,534▲397% | $710,722▼7.0% | $710,722▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $24,169 | $15,798▼36.9% | $763,824▲11.4% | $763,824▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,028▼1.8% | $685,918▲7.9% | $685,918▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,495▼1.9% | $635,913▼7.9% | $635,913▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,993 | $690,311 | $690,311 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1066228, based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1066228.
- How much revenue does Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc report?
- Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc reported $31,843 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tena & Fred Oates Foundation Inc (EIN 57-1066228) 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.