Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nerstrand, Minnesota, registered in 1998, with $41,673 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$42K
▲ 2482.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1,641
Net assets
$176K
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 Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones 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 Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones Foundation: 1288 mo reserves · +96% 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 Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones 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 Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from -$35K (FY2015) to $42K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
96.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$176K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,673▲2483% | $1,641▼65.9% | $176,166▲19.3% | $176,166▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$1,749▼101% | $4,812▼96.4% | $147,616▲6.0% | $147,616▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $123,624▲549% | $134,702▲273% | $139,270▼29.1% | $139,271▼29.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$27,531▼466% | $36,117▲25.5% | $196,439▲43.6% | $196,439▲43.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$4,866▼120% | $28,773▼24.6% | $136,832▼51.0% | $136,832▼51.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $23,957▲183% | $38,165▼0.7% | $279,132▼34.8% | $279,132▼34.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | -$28,890▼164% | $38,436▲23.1% | $428,095▲13.9% | $428,095▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $45,128▲228% | $31,225▲62.2% | $375,754▼20.8% | $375,754▼20.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$35,374 | $19,255 | $474,223 | $474,223 | 990PF |
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Data for Douglas & Mary Staughton Jones Foundation (EIN 41-1891820) 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.