Evelyn F James Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Evelyn F James Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, registered in 1993, with $45,818 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2919 Wycliffe Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA, 24014 EIN 54-1662984 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$46K
▼ 23.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$35K
Net assets
$311K
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 Evelyn F James 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 rating108 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 Evelyn F James Foundation: 108 mo reserves · +25% 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 Evelyn F James 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 Evelyn F James 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 $24K (FY2013) to $46K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $311K
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$311K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,818▼23.9% | $34,556▲92.8% | $310,916▲3.8% | $310,916▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $60,239▲19.1% | $17,926▼46.0% | $299,577▲16.4% | $299,577▲16.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,581▲290% | $33,227▼0.9% | $257,264▲7.2% | $257,264▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $12,958▲49.0% | $33,512▲19.6% | $239,910▼7.9% | $239,910▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,698▼57.3% | $28,020▲2.4% | $260,464▼6.9% | $260,464▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,373▼32.9% | $27,350▼15.0% | $279,786▼2.4% | $279,786▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,373▲113% | $32,188▲29.0% | $286,760▼0.6% | $286,760▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $14,233▼43.2% | $24,944▼13.7% | $288,489▼3.7% | $288,489▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,045▼33.5% | $28,900▲6.7% | $299,425▼1.3% | $299,425▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $37,650▲41.2% | $27,074▼9.2% | $303,454▲3.6% | $303,454▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,667▲11.9% | $29,823▲10.2% | $292,931▼1.1% | $292,931▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $23,821 | $27,067▼1.2% | $296,222▼1.2% | $296,222▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $27,387▼0.3% | $299,848▼4.2% | $299,848▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $27,460▼4.6% | $313,055▼0.6% | $313,055▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $28,790 | $314,848 | $314,848 | 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 Evelyn F James Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Evelyn F James Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1662984, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Evelyn F James Foundation's EIN?
- Evelyn F James Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1662984.
- How much revenue does Evelyn F James Foundation report?
- Evelyn F James Foundation reported $45,818 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Evelyn F James Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Evelyn F James Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Evelyn F James Foundation (EIN 54-1662984) 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.