J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 2017, with $9,123,257 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 135, Portland, ME, 04112 EIN 81-4175987 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.1M
▲ 293.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$30.4M
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 Blair and Tena Frank 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 rating177 mo reserves · +77% 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 Blair and Tena Frank Foundation: 177 mo reserves · +77% 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 Blair and Tena Frank 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 Blair and Tena Frank Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 135, Portland, ME, 04112
- City
- Portland
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.5M (FY2017) to $9.1M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $30.4M
Operating margin
77.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,123,257▲293% | $2,066,919▲33.7% | $30,409,524▲12.2% | $30,409,524▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,321,440▲131% | $1,546,482▼36.8% | $27,092,607▲7.1% | $27,092,607▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$7,590,090▼148% | $2,448,189▲147% | $25,306,261▼29.3% | $25,306,261▼29.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $15,841,083▲194% | $989,483▲27.9% | $35,802,012▲51.2% | $35,802,012▲51.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,393,482▼35.7% | $773,514▲54.6% | $23,673,420▲20.4% | $23,673,420▲20.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,389,274▲86.7% | $500,368▲141% | $19,656,478▲146% | $19,656,478▲146% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $4,493,933 | $207,443 | $7,986,521 | $7,986,521 | 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 J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-4175987, based in Portland, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation's EIN?
- J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-4175987.
- How much revenue does J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation report?
- J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation reported $9,123,257 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation (EIN 81-4175987) 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.