W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakville, California, registered in 1997, with $52,441 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▲ 209.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$201K
Net assets
$183K
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 W Clarke Swanson Jr 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 W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -283% 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 W Clarke Swanson Jr 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 W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue held steady from $52K (FY2013) to $52K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-283.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$183K
Total liabilities
$4
Net assets
$183K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,441▲209% | $201,082▲1276% | $182,591▼44.9% | $182,595▼44.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,948▲16.9% | $14,617▼26.0% | $331,232▲0.7% | $331,232▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,494▲74.6% | $19,758▲175% | $328,901▼1.6% | $328,901▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,301▲2.5% | $7,187▼30.4% | $334,165▲0.3% | $334,165▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,097▼38.9% | $10,330▼38.0% | $333,051▼0.7% | $333,054▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,259▲16.1% | $16,662▲114% | $335,284▼1.0% | $335,286▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $11,417▲12.2% | $7,782▼54.8% | $338,687▲1.1% | $338,689▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $10,172▲106% | $17,233▼81.5% | $335,052▼2.1% | $335,054▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$184,042▼847% | $93,340▲1.1% | $342,113▼44.8% | $342,113▼44.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$19,427▲36.2% | $92,368▼58.3% | $619,495▼15.3% | $619,495▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$30,452▼158% | $221,265▼9.6% | $731,290▼25.7% | $731,291▼25.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $52,321 | $244,820▲121% | $983,839▼16.4% | $983,840▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $110,969 | $1,177,111 | $1,177,111 | 990PF |
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Data for W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation (EIN 31-1530763) 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.