James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dubuque, Iowa, registered in 2003, with $699,261 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
C/o First Community Trust Na Po Box, Dubuque, IA, 52004 EIN 48-1296843 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$699K
▲ 158.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$521K
Net assets
$8.6M
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.
B
—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 & Melita A Mcdonough 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 rating198 mo reserves · +25% 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 & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation: 198 mo reserves · +25% 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 & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o First Community Trust Na Po Box, Dubuque, IA, 52004
- City
- Dubuque
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $388K (FY2020) to $699K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $8.6M
Operating margin
25.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$8.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $699,261▲158% | $521,476▲6.6% | $8,621,883▲4.5% | $8,655,654▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $270,811▲459% | $488,972▼2.5% | $8,251,190▲6.7% | $8,277,416▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $48,412▼95.6% | $501,304▼22.9% | $7,735,184▼20.6% | $7,749,169▼20.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,098,031▲183% | $649,844▲18.4% | $9,745,181▲4.4% | $9,791,049▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $388,199 | $548,805 | $9,330,457 | $9,368,141 | 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 & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1296843, based in Dubuque, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation's EIN?
- James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1296843.
- How much revenue does James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation report?
- James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation reported $699,261 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James & Melita A Mcdonough Foundation (EIN 48-1296843) 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.