James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $20,005,045 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8044 Montgomery Rd Ste 480, Cincinnati, OH, 45236 EIN 31-1397164 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$20.0M
▲ 30.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.8M
Net assets
$84.2M
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 J and Joan A Gardner Family 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 rating103 mo reserves · +51% 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 J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation: 103 mo reserves · +51% 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 J and Joan A Gardner Family 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 J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8044 Montgomery Rd Ste 480, Cincinnati, OH, 45236
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.7M (FY2017) to $20.0M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $43KNet assets $84.2M
Operating margin
50.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$84.2M
Total liabilities
$43K
Net assets
$84.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,005,045▲30.8% | $9,818,305▲18.9% | $84,151,124▲13.8% | $84,194,618▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,291,576▲107% | $8,259,617▼3.2% | $73,947,037▲10.5% | $73,947,037▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,370,172▼48.2% | $8,530,246▲21.3% | $66,915,139▼1.7% | $66,915,139▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $14,231,664▼10.7% | $7,030,144▲16.0% | $68,078,171▲11.8% | $68,091,187▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,929,017▲68.3% | $6,059,138▲6.7% | $60,878,884▲19.3% | $60,878,884▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,463,890▼16.1% | $5,679,556▲5.9% | $51,012,496▲8.0% | $51,012,496▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $11,284,990▲97.7% | $5,363,576▲14.7% | $47,232,351▲14.3% | $47,232,351▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,709,452 | $4,676,125 | $41,313,408 | $44,069,847 | 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 J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1397164, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation's EIN?
- James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1397164.
- How much revenue does James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation report?
- James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation reported $20,005,045 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation (EIN 31-1397164) 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.