James G Boswell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James G Boswell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1948, with $7,511,500 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
101 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA, 91103 EIN 95-6047326 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2025)
$7.5M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$8.1M
Net assets
$140.6M
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.
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 G Boswell 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 rating207 mo reserves · -8% 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 G Boswell Foundation: 207 mo reserves · -8% 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 G Boswell 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 G Boswell Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA, 91103
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.0M (FY2014) to $7.5M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $140.6M
Operating margin
-8.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$141.7M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$140.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,511,500▲3.5% | $8,148,126▼13.7% | $140,648,658▼5.7% | $141,702,394▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $7,255,250▼1.9% | $9,436,605▲155% | $149,143,034▼3.7% | $152,243,034▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,399,000▲33.5% | $3,700,122▼62.7% | $154,802,139▲7.3% | $155,941,016▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,540,300▼8.2% | $9,908,892▲69.3% | $144,254,261▼6.3% | $149,317,114▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,037,900▲24.2% | $5,853,828▲194% | $153,989,853▲45.6% | $154,653,666▲45.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,862,975▼14.5% | $1,988,219▼35.7% | $105,740,781▼12.7% | $106,665,781▼14.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,685,506▲7.5% | $3,093,030▼73.0% | $121,186,025▲16.1% | $125,201,679▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,290,944▲4.9% | $11,441,996▲119% | $104,393,549▼7.5% | $111,161,013▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,044,107▼6.7% | $5,235,838▼15.9% | $112,810,659▲9.5% | $113,575,659▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,404,601▼13.7% | $6,229,127▼1.1% | $103,047,890▼0.7% | $105,642,890▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,261,375▲58.3% | $6,298,087▲2.1% | $103,773,916▲1168% | $109,468,916▲1238% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,954,706 | $6,170,667 | $8,182,128 | $8,182,128 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James G Boswell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James G Boswell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6047326, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James G Boswell Foundation's EIN?
- James G Boswell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6047326.
- How much revenue does James G Boswell Foundation report?
- James G Boswell Foundation reported $7,511,500 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James G Boswell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James G Boswell Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James G Boswell Foundation (EIN 95-6047326) 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.