J Smith Howell Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Smith Howell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2006, with $78,440 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 74-3135477 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$78K
▲ 12.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
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 Smith Howell 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 rating163 mo reserves · -36% 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 Smith Howell Foundation: 163 mo reserves · -36% 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 Smith Howell 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 Smith Howell 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 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $152K (FY2019) to $78K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-35.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,440▲12.9% | $106,408▼4.4% | $1,448,589▼1.3% | $1,448,589▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $69,497▲88.5% | $111,319▼2.6% | $1,467,034▼2.6% | $1,467,034▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $36,874▼63.1% | $114,315▲2.1% | $1,506,000▼4.6% | $1,506,000▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $99,836▼39.1% | $111,923▼1.9% | $1,578,115▼0.1% | $1,578,115▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $163,971▲7.6% | $114,035▼11.5% | $1,580,260▲3.3% | $1,580,260▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $152,444 | $128,808 | $1,529,517 | $1,529,517 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J Smith Howell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Smith Howell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-3135477, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Smith Howell Foundation's EIN?
- J Smith Howell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-3135477.
- How much revenue does J Smith Howell Foundation report?
- J Smith Howell Foundation reported $78,440 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Smith Howell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J Smith Howell Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Smith Howell Foundation (EIN 74-3135477) 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.