Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2012, with $170,752 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5617 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN, 37215 EIN 45-4173585 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$171K
▲ 49.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$214K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating154 mo reserves · -25% 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 Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation: 154 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a D 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 Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation— 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 Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5617 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN, 37215
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $108K (FY2013) to $171K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-25.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,752▲49.7% | $213,833▲11.4% | $2,739,333▼1.5% | $2,739,333▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $114,031▲203% | $191,915▲7.8% | $2,782,414▼2.7% | $2,782,414▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $37,573▼83.4% | $178,107▼4.5% | $2,860,298▼4.7% | $2,860,298▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $225,927▼41.1% | $186,555▲3.4% | $3,000,832▲1.3% | $3,000,832▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $383,717▲64.3% | $180,346▲5.0% | $2,961,460▲7.4% | $2,961,460▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $233,514▲215% | $171,710▼16.2% | $2,758,089▲2.3% | $2,758,089▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $74,107▼39.5% | $204,931▲10.9% | $2,696,285▼1.2% | $2,696,285▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $122,439▲142% | $184,857▲16.0% | $2,727,891▼3.3% | $2,727,891▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$288,723▼293% | $159,406▼9.9% | $2,819,565▼14.4% | $2,819,565▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $149,761▼10.6% | $176,827▼26.0% | $3,292,115▼0.2% | $3,292,115▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $167,537▲54.4% | $238,999▲52.9% | $3,297,578▼1.8% | $3,297,578▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $108,489 | $156,353 | $3,358,237 | $3,358,237 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4173585, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4173585.
- How much revenue does Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation report?
- Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation reported $170,752 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation (EIN 45-4173585) 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.