B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mayfield Hts, Ohio, registered in 1996, with $702,469 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
5900 Landerbrook Dr Ste 200, Mayfield Hts, OH, 44124 EIN 34-1809978 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$702K
▲ 387.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$877K
Net assets
$16.1M
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 B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating220 mo reserves · -25% 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 B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation: 220 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ 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 B Charles and Jay G Ames 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 B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5900 Landerbrook Dr Ste 200, Mayfield Hts, OH, 44124
- City
- Mayfield Hts
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $8.0M (FY2013) to $702K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $16.1M
Operating margin
-24.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$16.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $702,469▲387% | $876,692▼21.4% | $16,095,065▼1.2% | $16,095,065▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $144,257▼71.8% | $1,115,109▲19.0% | $16,282,537▼5.6% | $16,282,537▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $511,167▼68.8% | $937,439▼3.7% | $17,249,807▼2.5% | $17,249,807▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,638,287▲88.6% | $973,546▲11.5% | $17,687,946▲1.0% | $17,757,093▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $868,710▼18.6% | $873,132▲12.0% | $17,518,856▼0.4% | $17,518,856▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,067,584▲69.7% | $779,760▲1.1% | $17,593,021▲1.4% | $17,593,021▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $628,948▼44.8% | $771,237▲24.2% | $17,345,673▲2.8% | $17,345,673▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,140,194▲134% | $620,862▼44.7% | $16,877,357▲4.3% | $16,877,357▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$3,352,412▲39.1% | $1,123,533▼31.5% | $16,179,013▼21.6% | $16,179,013▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$5,506,738▼3837% | $1,641,111▼41.6% | $20,642,522▼24.7% | $20,642,522▼24.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$139,868▼102% | $2,808,702▲47.6% | $27,415,243▼8.3% | $27,415,243▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,002,112 | $1,902,596▼24.8% | $29,891,395▲28.2% | $29,891,395▲28.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,529,723▲12.1% | $23,319,461▲24.4% | $23,319,461▲24.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,256,361 | $18,742,027 | $18,742,027 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1809978, based in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation's EIN?
- B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1809978.
- How much revenue does B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation report?
- B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation reported $702,469 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B Charles and Jay G Ames Foundation (EIN 34-1809978) 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.