James & Ck Coles Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James & Ck Coles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Whitefish, Montana, registered in 2008, with $130,124 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8380 Farm To Market Rd, Whitefish, MT, 59937 EIN 26-1501605 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$130K
▲ 63.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 & Ck Coles 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 rating390 mo reserves · +75% 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 & Ck Coles Foundation: 390 mo reserves · +75% 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 & Ck Coles 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 & Ck Coles Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8380 Farm To Market Rd, Whitefish, MT, 59937
- City
- Whitefish
- State
- Montana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $760K (FY2013) to $130K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
75.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,124▲63.5% | $31,971▼75.7% | $1,038,302▲10.4% | $1,038,302▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $79,605▲33.3% | $131,462▲14.1% | $940,149▼5.2% | $940,149▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $59,725▼33.2% | $115,180▼20.2% | $992,006▼5.3% | $992,006▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $89,419▲52.3% | $144,394▼10.8% | $1,047,461▼5.0% | $1,047,461▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $58,711▲0.4% | $161,862▲24.3% | $1,102,436▼19.4% | $1,102,436▼19.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $58,498▲3.2% | $130,234▼4.2% | $1,367,168▼5.0% | $1,367,168▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $56,711▲239% | $136,013▼15.6% | $1,438,904▼5.2% | $1,438,904▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$40,687▼171% | $161,197▲281% | $1,518,206▼11.7% | $1,518,206▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $57,144▼81.8% | $42,254▼78.8% | $1,720,090▲0.9% | $1,720,090▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $314,438▼58.6% | $199,569▲377% | $1,705,200▼4.3% | $1,705,200▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $759,880 | $41,846 | $1,780,945 | $1,780,945 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James & Ck Coles Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James & Ck Coles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1501605, based in Whitefish, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James & Ck Coles Foundation's EIN?
- James & Ck Coles Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1501605.
- How much revenue does James & Ck Coles Foundation report?
- James & Ck Coles Foundation reported $130,124 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James & Ck Coles Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James & Ck Coles Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James & Ck Coles Foundation (EIN 26-1501605) 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.