James A Meador Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James A Meador Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Salem, Virginia, registered in 1966, with $654,298 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA, 24153 EIN 54-0795438 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$654K
▲ 424.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$628K
Net assets
$9.0M
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.
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 James A Meador 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 rating173 mo reserves · +4% 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 James A Meador Foundation: 173 mo reserves · +4% 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 James A Meador 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 James A Meador Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $494K (FY2019) to $654K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $480Net assets $9.0M
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.0M
Total liabilities
$480
Net assets
$9.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $654,298▲425% | $627,879▼17.5% | $9,044,525▲0.3% | $9,045,005▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $124,675▲67.1% | $760,974▲3.7% | $9,018,106▼6.6% | $9,018,586▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $74,607▼80.9% | $734,170▼12.7% | $9,654,405▼6.4% | $9,654,885▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $391,314▼91.8% | $840,892▲52.6% | $10,313,968▼4.2% | $10,314,448▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,744,304▲860% | $550,972▼21.2% | $10,763,546▲63.8% | $10,764,026▲63.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $494,082 | $699,535 | $6,570,214 | $6,570,694 | 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 James A Meador Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James A Meador Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-0795438, based in Salem, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James A Meador Foundation's EIN?
- James A Meador Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-0795438.
- How much revenue does James A Meador Foundation report?
- James A Meador Foundation reported $654,298 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James A Meador Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James A Meador Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James A Meador Foundation (EIN 54-0795438) 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.