James L Murdoch Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
James L Murdoch Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 2003, with $76,134 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1303 J St Ste 520, Sacramento, CA, 95814 EIN 55-6152204 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2025)
$76K
▼ 13.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$31K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 L Murdoch Charitable Tr— 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 rating502 mo reserves · +59% 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 L Murdoch Charitable Tr: 502 mo reserves · +59% 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 L Murdoch Charitable Tr— 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 L Murdoch Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1303 J St Ste 520, Sacramento, CA, 95814
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $99K (FY2015) to $76K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
58.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,134▼13.1% | $31,327▼47.8% | $1,311,201▲13.6% | $1,311,201▲13.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $87,586▲93.0% | $60,007▼20.5% | $1,153,742▲7.4% | $1,153,742▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,384▼36.6% | $75,520▲134% | $1,074,338▲9.0% | $1,074,338▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $71,554▲8.5% | $32,225▲44.1% | $985,716▼19.5% | $985,716▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $65,937▲52.5% | $22,359▲28.8% | $1,224,412▲10.4% | $1,224,412▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $43,230▲4.6% | $17,361▼2.9% | $1,109,232▲12.9% | $1,109,232▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $41,334▼16.2% | $17,874▲6.6% | $982,227▲18.9% | $982,227▲18.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $49,299▼18.0% | $16,767▲5.1% | $826,178▼8.1% | $826,178▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $60,107▲152% | $15,955▲32.6% | $898,935▲15.7% | $898,935▲15.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $23,845▼75.9% | $12,036▼67.4% | $777,158▲6.3% | $777,158▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $98,842 | $36,923▲349% | $730,898▲20.0% | $730,898▲20.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $8,227 | $609,168 | $609,168 | 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 L Murdoch Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James L Murdoch Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-6152204, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James L Murdoch Charitable Tr's EIN?
- James L Murdoch Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-6152204.
- How much revenue does James L Murdoch Charitable Tr report?
- James L Murdoch Charitable Tr reported $76,134 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James L Murdoch Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades James L Murdoch Charitable Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James L Murdoch Charitable Tr (EIN 55-6152204) 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.