Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highlands, North Carolina, registered in 2006, with $232,341 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1230 Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741 EIN 20-3962541 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2025)
$232K
▲ 56.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$202K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Jack & Judy Brinson 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 rating182 mo reserves · +13% 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 Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation: 182 mo reserves · +13% 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 Jack & Judy Brinson 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 Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1230 Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
- City
- Highlands
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2017) to $232K (FY2025) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,341▲56.5% | $201,810▲13.9% | $3,057,930▲1.0% | $3,057,930▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $148,426▲0.2% | $177,193▲21.4% | $3,027,399▼0.9% | $3,027,399▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $148,147▲404% | $146,005▼11.0% | $3,056,166▲0.1% | $3,056,166▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,368▲405% | $164,070▼48.3% | $3,054,024▼4.2% | $3,054,024▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,815▼97.4% | $317,513▲52.0% | $3,188,726▼8.9% | $3,188,726▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $219,475▲142% | $208,923▼83.0% | $3,500,424▲0.3% | $3,500,424▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $90,748▼93.7% | $1,231,368▲216% | $3,489,872▼24.6% | $3,489,872▼24.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,429,600▲29.3% | $390,012▲15.2% | $4,630,492▲29.0% | $4,630,492▲29.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,105,914 | $338,513 | $3,590,904 | $3,590,904 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3962541, based in Highlands, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation's EIN?
- Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3962541.
- How much revenue does Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation report?
- Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation reported $232,341 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jack & Judy Brinson Foundation (EIN 20-3962541) 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.