Watson W Wise Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Watson W Wise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tyler, Texas, registered in 1990, with $2,915,676 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
110 N College Ave Ste 311, Tyler, TX, 75702 EIN 75-6064539 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.9M
▲ 32.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$23.3M
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.
C+
—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 Watson W Wise Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating122 mo reserves · +22% 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 Watson W Wise Foundation: 122 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a B+ 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 Watson W Wise 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 Watson W Wise Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,985Net assets $23.3M
Operating margin
21.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.3M
Total liabilities
$4,985
Net assets
$23.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,915,676▲32.1% | $2,286,245▲22.6% | $23,303,217▲2.8% | $23,308,202▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,206,590▼33.1% | $1,865,142▼15.8% | $22,657,689▲1.7% | $22,661,515▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,296,428▼14.8% | $2,215,839▲21.3% | $22,278,076▲5.1% | $22,281,642▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,869,325▼7.4% | $1,826,466▼9.6% | $21,195,028▲10.7% | $21,197,323▲10.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,179,909▲38.7% | $2,020,709▲18.1% | $19,138,192▲13.0% | $19,140,946▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,014,594▼30.5% | $1,710,761▼11.9% | $16,942,602▲8.3% | $16,944,744▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,340,047▲166% | $1,941,065▲67.9% | $15,641,096▲18.1% | $15,642,462▲18.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,630,728▲30.4% | $1,155,755▲28.7% | $13,248,672▲3.7% | $13,249,278▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,250,256▼15.7% | $898,076▲1.3% | $12,777,087▲3.1% | $12,778,006▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,483,970▲21.2% | $886,275▲12.5% | $12,397,253▲5.2% | $12,399,614▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,224,599▼18.2% | $787,640▲8.5% | $11,787,414▲4.1% | $11,789,170▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,496,433 | $725,859▲1.8% | $11,327,173▲7.3% | $11,328,297▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $712,872 | $10,556,599 | $10,557,867 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Watson W Wise Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Watson W Wise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6064539, based in Tyler, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Watson W Wise Foundation's EIN?
- Watson W Wise Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6064539.
- How much revenue does Watson W Wise Foundation report?
- Watson W Wise Foundation reported $2,915,676 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Watson W Wise Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Watson W Wise Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Watson W Wise Foundation (EIN 75-6064539) 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.