J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1957, with $793,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 5010, Pasadena, CA, 91117 EIN 95-6031465 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$794K
▼ 37.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$13.0M
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 W and Ida M Jameson 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 rating146 mo reserves · -35% 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 W and Ida M Jameson Foundation: 146 mo reserves · -35% 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 W and Ida M Jameson 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 W and Ida M Jameson 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 5010, Pasadena, CA, 91117
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.5M (FY2013) to $794K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $525Net assets $13.0M
Operating margin
-34.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.0M
Total liabilities
$525
Net assets
$13.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $793,766▼37.5% | $1,069,244▼0.7% | $12,978,237▼2.1% | $12,978,762▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,269,671▼34.6% | $1,076,446▼2.0% | $13,253,715▲1.5% | $13,273,071▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,941,415▲43.0% | $1,098,900▼1.0% | $13,060,490▲6.9% | $13,069,189▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,357,434▼27.5% | $1,110,191▲1.9% | $12,217,975▲2.1% | $12,218,484▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,872,120▲67.0% | $1,089,389▲0.1% | $11,970,732▲7.0% | $12,034,887▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,120,988▲6.3% | $1,088,567▲7.8% | $11,188,001▲0.3% | $11,237,917▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,054,904▲66.3% | $1,009,464▼3.6% | $11,155,580▲0.4% | $11,166,761▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $634,214▼53.6% | $1,047,177▲0.2% | $11,110,140▼3.6% | $11,139,389▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,366,147▼20.7% | $1,045,564▲4.8% | $11,523,103▲2.9% | $11,523,511▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,723,108▲20.8% | $998,150▼2.4% | $11,202,520▲6.9% | $11,232,407▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,426,222▼4.1% | $1,023,154▲3.5% | $10,477,562▲4.0% | $10,477,980▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,486,538 | $988,223▲3.7% | $10,074,494▲5.2% | $10,099,030▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $953,265▲3.2% | $9,576,179▼5.2% | $9,576,617▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $923,356▲2.5% | $10,102,766▼4.3% | $10,103,168▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $901,178 | $10,562,011 | $10,585,452 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6031465, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation's EIN?
- J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6031465.
- How much revenue does J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation report?
- J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation reported $793,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation (EIN 95-6031465) 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.