James F Byrnes Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James F Byrnes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 2009, with $447,969 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6781, Columbia, SC, 29260 EIN 57-6024756 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$448K
▲ 34.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$372K
Net assets
$5.2M
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 F Byrnes 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 rating167 mo reserves · +17% 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 Byrnes Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +17% 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 Byrnes 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 F Byrnes Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 6781, Columbia, SC, 29260
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.7M (FY2019) to $448K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.2M
Operating margin
17.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $447,969▲34.5% | $371,822▼2.3% | $5,187,988▲1.5% | $5,187,988▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $333,096▼7.5% | $380,544▲6.5% | $5,111,841▼0.9% | $5,111,841▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $360,081▼45.0% | $357,452▲31.9% | $5,159,289▲0.1% | $5,159,289▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $654,761▼61.0% | $270,999▼21.1% | $5,156,660▲8.0% | $5,156,660▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,679,284 | $343,528 | $4,772,898 | $4,779,865 | 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 F Byrnes Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James F Byrnes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-6024756, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James F Byrnes Foundation's EIN?
- James F Byrnes Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-6024756.
- How much revenue does James F Byrnes Foundation report?
- James F Byrnes Foundation reported $447,969 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James F Byrnes Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James F Byrnes Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James F Byrnes Foundation (EIN 57-6024756) 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.