J Bennett Johnston Science Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2000, with $21,594 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$22K
▲ 320.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5,242
Net assets
$420K
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 J Bennett Johnston Science 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 J Bennett Johnston Science Foundation: 962 mo reserves · +76% 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 J Bennett Johnston Science 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 J Bennett Johnston Science Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $13K (FY2018) to $22K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
75.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$420K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$420K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,594▲320% | $5,242▲11.9% | $420,106▲10.7% | $420,106▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,140▼55.2% | $4,683▼2.7% | $379,636▲12.2% | $379,636▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,471▼47.1% | $4,813▼2.4% | $338,367▼12.7% | $338,367▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,694▲196% | $4,930▲27.6% | $387,389▲15.6% | $387,389▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,336▼43.0% | $3,865▲17.4% | $335,074▲7.6% | $335,074▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,875▼4.2% | $3,292▼12.8% | $311,513▲15.8% | $311,513▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,438 | $3,776 | $268,998 | $268,998 | 990 |
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Data for J Bennett Johnston Science Foundation (EIN 72-1428622) 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.