James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1994, with $26,212 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3350 Beccera Way, Sacramento, CA, 95821 EIN 68-0178598 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2018)
$26K
▼ 45.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2018)
$16K
Net assets
$0
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 R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +40% 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 R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club: 0 mo reserves · +40% margin earns a C 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 R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3350 Beccera Way, Sacramento, CA, 95821
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $55K (FY2012) to $26K (FY2018) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2018)
Operating margin
40.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$0
Net assets
$0
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $26,212▼45.3% | $15,603▼59.8% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $47,932▲56.6% | $38,769▲11.5% | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $30,610▼29.5% | $34,755▲4.1% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $43,410▼8.4% | $33,398▲28.0% | $57,096▲21.3% | $57,096▲21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $47,365▲23.8% | $26,100▼39.2% | $47,084▲82.4% | $47,084▲82.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $38,255▼30.1% | $42,962▼11.5% | $25,819▼15.4% | $25,819▼15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $54,718 | $48,547 | $30,526 | $30,526 | 990EZ |
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 R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0178598, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club's EIN?
- James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0178598.
- How much revenue does James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club report?
- James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club reported $26,212 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2018 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Cowan Fundamental School Parent Club (EIN 68-0178598) 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.