James R Gardner Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James R Gardner Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Edgartown, Massachusetts, registered in 2008, with $15,378 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 5294, Edgartown, MA, 02539 EIN 26-3327575 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▼ 16.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$53K
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 Gardner Foundation Inc— 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 rating29 mo reserves · -42% 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 Gardner Foundation Inc: 29 mo reserves · -42% 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 R Gardner Foundation Inc— 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 R Gardner Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5294, Edgartown, MA, 02539
- City
- Edgartown
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $19K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $53K
Operating margin
-42.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$53K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,378▼16.7% | $21,899▼28.3% | $53,157▼10.9% | $53,157▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,467▲1594% | $30,545▼1.4% | $59,678▼16.8% | $59,678▼17.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,090▼95.0% | $30,992▲125% | $71,756▼29.4% | $72,588▼29.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,974▼38.7% | $13,774▼74.3% | $101,658▲8.8% | $102,490▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,868▲72.3% | $53,650▲60.4% | $93,458▼16.0% | $94,413▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,817▼21.8% | $33,456▼41.4% | $111,240▼10.2% | $112,195▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $26,634▼4.5% | $57,122▲5.7% | $123,879▼19.8% | $123,879▼19.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $27,888▲3.4% | $54,050▲8.7% | $154,367▼14.5% | $154,377▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,958▲17.9% | $49,702▲4.5% | $180,529▼11.2% | $180,922▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $22,874▲116% | $47,582▼16.2% | $203,306▼9.5% | $203,306▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $10,568▼45.6% | $56,790▲47.8% | $224,700▼17.0% | $224,700▼17.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $19,441 | $38,423▼5.5% | $270,698▼6.6% | $270,698▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $40,647 | $289,680 | $289,680 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James R Gardner Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Gardner Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3327575, based in Edgartown, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R Gardner Foundation Inc's EIN?
- James R Gardner Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3327575.
- How much revenue does James R Gardner Foundation Inc report?
- James R Gardner Foundation Inc reported $15,378 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Gardner Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Gardner Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Gardner Foundation Inc (EIN 26-3327575) 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.