James J Cotter Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James J Cotter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2006, with $263,312 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2818 Dumfries Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064 EIN 20-5691089 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$263K
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$270K
Net assets
$5.7M
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 Cotter 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 rating254 mo reserves · -2% 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 Cotter Foundation: 254 mo reserves · -2% 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 Cotter 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 Cotter Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2818 Dumfries Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$12K (FY2013) to $263K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.7M
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,312▲8.6% | $269,807▲2.1% | $5,717,490▼0.1% | $5,717,490▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $242,554▼58.2% | $264,242▲2.6% | $5,723,985▼0.4% | $5,723,985▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $580,405▼15.1% | $257,578▲11.0% | $5,745,673▲6.0% | $5,745,673▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $683,823▼2.8% | $232,041▼7.8% | $5,422,846▲9.1% | $5,422,846▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $703,303▼7.7% | $251,643▲18.1% | $4,971,064▲10.0% | $4,971,064▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $761,755▼74.6% | $213,059▲114% | $4,519,404▲13.8% | $4,519,404▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,002,094▲1250773% | $99,792▲316% | $3,970,708▲272% | $3,970,708▲272% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $240▲606% | $24,000 | $1,068,406▼2.2% | $1,068,406▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $34▼22.7% | $0 | $1,092,166 | $1,092,166 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $44▲100% | $0▼100% | $1,092,132 | $1,092,132 | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$35,043▼190% | $55,067▼42.7% | $1,092,088▼7.6% | $1,092,088▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$12,084 | $96,115▼19.3% | $1,182,198▼9.0% | $1,182,198▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $119,029▲38.7% | $1,298,406▲13.6% | $1,298,406▲13.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $85,830▲220% | $1,143,155▼9.3% | $1,143,155▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $26,795 | $1,259,959 | $1,259,959 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James J Cotter Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James J Cotter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5691089, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James J Cotter Foundation's EIN?
- James J Cotter Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5691089.
- How much revenue does James J Cotter Foundation report?
- James J Cotter Foundation reported $263,312 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James J Cotter Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James J Cotter Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James J Cotter Foundation (EIN 20-5691089) 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.