J M R Barker Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J M R Barker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts, registered in 1968, with $2,645,434 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
230 3rd Ave Ste 6, Waltham, MA, 02451 EIN 13-6268289 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.6M
▲ 47.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$84.0M
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 J M R Barker Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating277 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 M R Barker Foundation: 277 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D 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 M R Barker 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 M R Barker Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 230 3rd Ave Ste 6, Waltham, MA, 02451
- City
- Waltham
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2018) to $2.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $526KNet assets $84.0M
Operating margin
-37.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$84.5M
Total liabilities
$526K
Net assets
$84.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,645,434▲47.6% | $3,632,758▼27.3% | $83,995,489▲8.0% | $84,521,329▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,792,534▼30.6% | $4,999,475▼10.8% | $77,789,249▲6.0% | $79,306,649▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,582,466▼62.1% | $5,604,199▲75.8% | $73,361,276▼22.6% | $74,423,357▼22.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,805,300▲170% | $3,188,453▼16.3% | $94,775,755▲9.2% | $95,476,730▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,518,977▼47.7% | $3,807,755▲10.3% | $86,786,917▲17.9% | $89,290,049▲16.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,815,412▲87.5% | $3,451,661▼40.5% | $73,594,588▲12.7% | $76,512,956▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,567,988 | $5,800,961 | $65,283,142 | $69,383,751 | 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 M R Barker Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J M R Barker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6268289, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J M R Barker Foundation's EIN?
- J M R Barker Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6268289.
- How much revenue does J M R Barker Foundation report?
- J M R Barker Foundation reported $2,645,434 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J M R Barker Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J M R Barker Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J M R Barker Foundation (EIN 13-6268289) 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.