W C Payne Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
W C Payne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2003, with $885,633 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2525 Knight St Ste 400, Dallas, TX, 75219 EIN 83-0343851 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$886K
▲ 159.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$8.9M
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.
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 W C Payne 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 rating89 mo reserves · -35% 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 W C Payne Foundation: 89 mo reserves · -35% 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 W C Payne 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 W C Payne Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2525 Knight St Ste 400, Dallas, TX, 75219
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $151K (FY2013) to $886K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.9M
Operating margin
-34.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $885,633▲159% | $1,192,069▲92.7% | $8,861,069▼3.5% | $8,861,069▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $341,935▲153% | $618,536▼12.7% | $9,184,446▼2.7% | $9,184,446▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$648,022▼116% | $708,201▼4.4% | $9,440,167▼12.6% | $9,440,167▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,935,329▲1836% | $740,555▲1.3% | $10,797,905▲42.0% | $10,797,905▲42.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $203,290▼61.5% | $730,777▼8.1% | $7,603,131▼6.5% | $7,603,131▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $528,064▲74.4% | $795,479▲14.1% | $8,130,618▼3.2% | $8,130,618▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $302,789▼6.3% | $697,335▲2.8% | $8,398,033▼4.5% | $8,398,033▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $323,217▲6.8% | $678,501▼3.7% | $8,792,449▼3.9% | $8,792,449▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $302,529▼96.5% | $704,365▲88.6% | $9,147,604▼4.6% | $9,147,604▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,644,064▲856% | $373,508▲111% | $9,593,088▲313% | $9,593,088▲313% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $904,466▲500% | $176,614▲23.4% | $2,319,998▲45.7% | $2,319,998▲45.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $150,828 | $143,107▲18.4% | $1,592,146▲0.5% | $1,592,146▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $120,849▲4.6% | $1,584,425▼0.4% | $1,584,425▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $115,545▲23.1% | $1,591,061▼1.0% | $1,591,061▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $93,890 | $1,606,631 | $1,606,631 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W C Payne Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W C Payne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-0343851, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W C Payne Foundation's EIN?
- W C Payne Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-0343851.
- How much revenue does W C Payne Foundation report?
- W C Payne Foundation reported $885,633 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W C Payne Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W C Payne Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W C Payne Foundation (EIN 83-0343851) 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.