James M Ewell Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2005, with $90,513 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$91K
▲ 371.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$871K
Employees
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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 Ewell Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ewell Charitable Foundation: 99 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Ewell Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ewell Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $118K (FY2013) to $91K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-17.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$871K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$871K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,513▲372% | $105,924▲4.3% | $871,406▼0.5% | $871,406▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $19,190▼61.2% | $101,587▼11.2% | $875,417▼7.1% | $875,417▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $49,427▼47.0% | $114,409▼10.0% | $942,018▼6.4% | $942,018▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $93,270▼16.7% | $127,164▼42.5% | $1,006,118▼2.6% | $1,006,118▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $111,950▲15.7% | $221,153▲79.7% | $1,033,366▼2.3% | $1,033,366▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $96,751▲78.9% | $123,043▼16.0% | $1,057,235▼6.7% | $1,057,235▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $54,066▼33.7% | $146,430▲4.6% | $1,132,994▼7.5% | $1,132,994▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $81,566▼33.3% | $139,999▼10.3% | $1,225,400▼4.5% | $1,225,400▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $122,241▲7.4% | $156,051▼4.0% | $1,283,631▼2.3% | $1,283,631▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $113,851▼3.9% | $162,502▼2.8% | $1,314,415▼3.7% | $1,314,415▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $118,428 | $167,180▲10.8% | $1,364,721▼3.4% | $1,364,721▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $150,866▼10.5% | $1,413,098▼6.8% | $1,413,098▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $168,644▲16.3% | $1,516,322▼4.7% | $1,516,322▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $145,039 | $1,591,850 | $1,591,850 | 990PF |
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Data for James M Ewell Charitable Foundation (EIN 30-6084978) 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.