James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenville, South Carolina, registered in 1964, with $8,870 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1241 Trailhead Ct, Greenville, SC, 29617 EIN 57-6023535 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$8,870
▲ 3422.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,092
Net assets
$85K
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 F & Nelle E Burgess 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 rating113 mo reserves · -3% 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 F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation: 113 mo reserves · -3% 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 F & Nelle E Burgess 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 F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1241 Trailhead Ct, Greenville, SC, 29617
- City
- Greenville
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7,382 (FY2013) to $8,870 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $510Net assets $85K
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86K
Total liabilities
$510
Net assets
$85K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,870▲3422% | $9,092▲7.7% | $85,456▼0.3% | $85,966▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$267▼116% | $8,439▼13.5% | $85,678▼9.2% | $86,188▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,666▼72.0% | $9,752▲22.5% | $94,384▼7.9% | $94,894▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,957▲49.1% | $7,962▼14.1% | $102,470▼1.0% | $102,470▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,995▲50.1% | $9,269▼2.1% | $103,477▼4.9% | $103,872▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,662▲15.9% | $9,465▲7.4% | $108,752▼5.8% | $109,147▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,296▼15.1% | $8,812▼2.4% | $115,498▼5.3% | $115,893▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,705▲2.9% | $9,030▼2.0% | $122,013▼4.9% | $122,408▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,630▼18.5% | $9,215▼11.7% | $128,339▼4.9% | $129,129▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,228▼87.2% | $10,437▼5.9% | $134,924▼5.1% | $135,319▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,177▲241% | $11,090▼0.1% | $142,133▲11.0% | $142,588▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $7,382 | $11,096▲11.1% | $128,046▼2.8% | $128,411▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $9,988▼3.6% | $131,760▼1.6% | $132,215▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $10,365▲8.5% | $133,957▼3.3% | $134,442▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $9,551 | $138,507 | $138,902 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-6023535, based in Greenville, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation's EIN?
- James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-6023535.
- How much revenue does James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation report?
- James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation reported $8,870 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James F & Nelle E Burgess Foundation (EIN 57-6023535) 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.