Thomas J Gordon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kerrville, Texas, registered in 1969, with $14,601 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▲ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$23K
Net assets
$185K
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 Thomas J Gordon 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 Thomas J Gordon Foundation: 95 mo reserves · -60% margin earns a F 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 Thomas J Gordon 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 Thomas J Gordon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $12K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-60.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$185K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$185K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,601▲16.8% | $23,411▲0.7% | $185,156▼4.5% | $185,156▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $12,501▲332% | $23,248▼40.7% | $193,966▼5.2% | $193,966▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,896▼79.0% | $39,226▲107% | $204,713▼15.1% | $204,713▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $13,814▼0.2% | $18,973▼66.2% | $241,043▼2.1% | $241,043▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,840▼4.0% | $56,132▲32.4% | $246,202▼14.7% | $246,202▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $14,420▲4.6% | $42,404▲70.1% | $288,494▼8.8% | $288,494▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,789▲5.5% | $24,933▼6.4% | $316,478▼3.4% | $316,478▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $13,072▲156% | $26,635▲16.8% | $327,622▼4.0% | $327,622▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$23,545▼226% | $22,805▼66.1% | $341,185▼12.0% | $341,185▼12.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,734▼86.1% | $67,227▲128% | $387,535▼11.1% | $387,535▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $135,088▲1061% | $29,425▼9.4% | $436,028▲31.9% | $436,028▲31.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $11,631 | $32,466▼72.4% | $330,598▼6.0% | $330,598▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $117,693▲53.6% | $351,655▼23.2% | $351,655▼23.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $76,599▲196% | $458,015▼15.3% | $458,015▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $25,919 | $540,601 | $540,601 | 990PF |
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Data for Thomas J Gordon Foundation (EIN 23-7040493) 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.