Gaines-jones Scholars
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Gaines-jones Scholars is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Novato, California, registered in 2001, with $11,150 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 3016, Novato, CA, 94948 EIN 94-3326884 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2025)
$11K
▼ 35.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$21K
Net assets
$0
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.
D
—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 Gaines-jones Scholars— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -84% 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 Gaines-jones Scholars: 0 mo reserves · -84% margin earns a F 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 Gaines-jones Scholars— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Gaines-jones Scholars: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 3016, Novato, CA, 94948
- City
- Novato
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $19K (FY2014) to $11K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $0
Operating margin
-84.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,150▼35.2% | $20,564▲34.1% | $0▼100% | $19,353▼94.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $17,212▲27.2% | $15,338▼26.1% | $346,754▲11.2% | $346,754▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,536▲73.7% | $20,753▼31.9% | $311,935▲13.0% | $311,935▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,792▼8.4% | $30,493▲14.3% | $276,143▼2.1% | $276,143▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,502▼83.6% | $26,688▼0.4% | $281,965▲1.4% | $281,965▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $51,811▲394% | $26,796▼0.9% | $278,153▲26.3% | $278,153▲26.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,485▲20.7% | $27,030▲6.9% | $220,272▼8.9% | $220,272▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,686▼12.8% | $25,292▲7.7% | $241,892▲6.4% | $241,892▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,961▲5.2% | $23,481▼10.4% | $227,294▼0.4% | $227,294▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,467▼16.7% | $26,202▼32.9% | $228,285▼12.6% | $228,285▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $11,368▼38.7% | $39,037▼11.1% | $261,213▲4.2% | $261,213▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $18,542 | $43,895 | $250,699 | $250,699 | 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 Gaines-jones Scholars a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gaines-jones Scholars is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3326884, based in Novato, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gaines-jones Scholars's EIN?
- Gaines-jones Scholars's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3326884.
- How much revenue does Gaines-jones Scholars report?
- Gaines-jones Scholars reported $11,150 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gaines-jones Scholars have?
- CharityIndex grades Gaines-jones Scholars D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gaines-jones Scholars (EIN 94-3326884) 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.