James M Cox Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James M Cox Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1989, with $117,816 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 47-0719195 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$118K
▲ 23.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$149K
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
D
—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 M Cox Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · -26% 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 M Cox Foundation: 156 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D 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 M Cox 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 M Cox Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $99K (FY2020) to $118K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
-26.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,816▲23.9% | $148,998▼5.7% | $1,936,798▼1.4% | $1,936,798▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $95,101▼82.4% | $157,930▲7.0% | $1,964,718▼3.0% | $1,964,718▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $541,740▲164% | $147,579▲13.4% | $2,025,559▲24.3% | $2,025,559▲24.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $204,975▲107% | $130,184▼11.4% | $1,629,130▲5.0% | $1,629,130▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $98,816 | $146,934 | $1,551,576 | $1,551,576 | 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 M Cox Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James M Cox Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0719195, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James M Cox Foundation's EIN?
- James M Cox Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0719195.
- How much revenue does James M Cox Foundation report?
- James M Cox Foundation reported $117,816 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James M Cox Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James M Cox Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James M Cox Foundation (EIN 47-0719195) 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.