Ethel T Jacobs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lousiville, Kentucky, registered in 1981, with $10,097 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$10K
▲ 73.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$8,127
Net assets
$317K
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 Ethel T Jacobs 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 Ethel T Jacobs Foundation: 468 mo reserves · +20% 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 Ethel T Jacobs 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 Ethel T Jacobs Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $22K (FY2016) to $10K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$317K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$317K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,097▲73.7% | $8,127▲7.9% | $316,690▲0.6% | $316,690▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,814▼21.6% | $7,531▼50.8% | $314,720▼0.5% | $314,720▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,415▼1.4% | $15,305▲12.4% | $316,437▼2.4% | $316,437▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,523▼18.2% | $13,622▲4.2% | $324,319▼1.8% | $324,319▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,200▼82.6% | $13,069▼69.1% | $330,418▼40.5% | $330,418▼40.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,983▲142% | $42,272▲0.3% | $555,327▲2.0% | $555,327▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $21,877 | $42,140 | $544,616 | $544,616 | 990PF |
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Data for Ethel T Jacobs Foundation (EIN 61-0992371) 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.