J A Mcgowan Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
J A Mcgowan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plains, Montana, registered in 1967, with $12,285 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1546, Plains, MT, 59859 EIN 81-6018450 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2023)
$12K
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$7,724
Net assets
$222K
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 J A Mcgowan 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 rating345 mo reserves · +37% 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 J A Mcgowan Foundation: 345 mo reserves · +37% 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 J A Mcgowan 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 J A Mcgowan 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 $8,194 (FY2013) to $12K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $222K
Operating margin
37.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$222K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$222K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,285▼10.2% | $7,724▼48.8% | $221,814▲2.1% | $221,814▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $13,683▼15.7% | $15,082▲5.5% | $217,253▼0.6% | $217,253▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,226▲26.2% | $14,296▲7.6% | $218,652▼0.4% | $218,652▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $12,860▲29.9% | $13,285▲2.5% | $219,519▼0.1% | $219,519▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,899▲50.3% | $12,962▼1.8% | $219,799▼1.3% | $219,799▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,588▼45.7% | $13,193▼9.4% | $222,780▼2.8% | $222,780▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,133▲239% | $14,567▲1.7% | $229,161▼1.0% | $229,161▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,574▼71.6% | $14,328▼2.8% | $231,371▼4.4% | $231,371▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $12,565▲9.5% | $14,743▼8.6% | $242,126▼0.9% | $242,126▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $11,478▲40.1% | $16,126▼2.3% | $244,228▼1.9% | $244,228▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,194 | $16,513▲0.4% | $248,876▼3.2% | $248,876▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $16,447 | $257,195 | $257,195 | 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 J A Mcgowan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J A Mcgowan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6018450, based in Plains, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J A Mcgowan Foundation's EIN?
- J A Mcgowan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6018450.
- How much revenue does J A Mcgowan Foundation report?
- J A Mcgowan Foundation reported $12,285 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J A Mcgowan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J A Mcgowan Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J A Mcgowan Foundation (EIN 81-6018450) 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.