James R Meadows Jr Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James R Meadows Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1994, with $1,299,475 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2424 Bear Rd, Nashville, TN, 37215 EIN 62-1545923 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 7.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$18.6M
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 R Meadows Jr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating150 mo reserves · -15% 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 Meadows Jr Foundation: 150 mo reserves · -15% 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 Meadows Jr 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 R Meadows Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $17.9M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $18.6M
Operating margin
-14.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$18.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,299,475▼7.5% | $1,488,065▲3.9% | $18,633,492▼1.0% | $18,633,492▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,404,588▼26.2% | $1,432,143▼5.8% | $18,814,521▼0.1% | $18,814,521▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,903,139▼19.1% | $1,520,045▲2.0% | $18,834,935▲2.1% | $18,834,935▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,351,637▲250% | $1,490,385▲18.3% | $18,442,241▲5.0% | $18,442,241▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $672,464▼35.7% | $1,260,049▲3.7% | $17,563,287▼3.7% | $17,563,287▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,046,461▼39.1% | $1,215,268▼0.2% | $18,244,758▼0.9% | $18,244,758▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,718,419▲53.4% | $1,218,051▼2.7% | $18,414,563▲2.8% | $18,414,563▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,120,134▲15.2% | $1,252,296▼1.8% | $17,909,895▼0.7% | $17,909,895▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $972,128▼2.6% | $1,275,719▲1.6% | $18,042,018▼1.7% | $18,042,018▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $997,648▼33.7% | $1,256,215▲59.7% | $18,344,732▼1.4% | $18,344,732▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,505,413▼91.6% | $786,582▲205% | $18,600,363▲4.0% | $18,600,363▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $17,855,355 | $257,821 | $17,878,738 | $17,878,738 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 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 R Meadows Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Meadows Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1545923, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R Meadows Jr Foundation's EIN?
- James R Meadows Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1545923.
- How much revenue does James R Meadows Jr Foundation report?
- James R Meadows Jr Foundation reported $1,299,475 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Meadows Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Meadows Jr Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Meadows Jr Foundation (EIN 62-1545923) 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.