W W Caruth Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1975, with $33,660,755 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$33.7M
▼ 12.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$33.2M
Net assets
$548.8M
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 W Caruth 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 W Caruth Jr Foundation: 198 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B+ 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 W Caruth 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 W Caruth Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $18.4M (FY2014) to $33.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$566.2M
Total liabilities
$17.4M
Net assets
$548.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,660,755▼12.3% | $33,225,033▲94.7% | $548,833,829▲4.7% | $566,221,611▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $38,401,311▲170% | $17,060,461▲6.7% | $524,300,161▲10.6% | $531,503,627▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,201,665▼58.8% | $15,990,110▼54.1% | $474,191,465▲5.7% | $483,813,543▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $34,485,633▲5.6% | $34,799,824▲12.4% | $448,563,299▼15.6% | $469,957,347▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $32,664,398▲92.1% | $30,959,218▲225% | $531,325,257▲28.7% | $545,199,566▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,004,346▲8.5% | $9,536,628▼32.5% | $412,911,210▲1.0% | $420,703,197▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,676,152▼10.7% | $14,129,165▼17.6% | $408,742,051▲2.3% | $419,045,054▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $17,547,260▲42.7% | $17,147,468▼10.2% | $399,639,610▲3.3% | $411,332,905▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,293,516▲363% | $19,087,801▲26.8% | $386,885,345▲7.9% | $397,614,046▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,654,407▼85.6% | $15,048,624▼25.8% | $358,475,352▲2.3% | $371,780,116▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,444,457 | $20,287,755 | $350,523,097 | $350,523,097 | 990 |
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Data for W W Caruth Jr Foundation (EIN 23-7436194) 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.