James R Shields Private Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James R Shields Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2014, with $1,007,592 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 5016, New York, NY, 10185 EIN 30-0609473 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 100.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$561K
Net assets
$10.6M
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 Shields Private Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating227 mo reserves · +44% 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 Shields Private Foundation: 227 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a B+ 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 Shields Private 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 Shields Private Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5016, New York, NY, 10185
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $421K (FY2018) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.6M
Operating margin
44.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,007,592▲101% | $561,240▼13.8% | $10,637,115▲4.3% | $10,637,115▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $501,556▲4186% | $650,957▼7.3% | $10,199,119▼1.4% | $10,199,119▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,703▼99.2% | $702,091▲30.9% | $10,348,147▼6.2% | $10,348,147▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,461,734▲105% | $536,163▼22.7% | $11,034,921▲9.0% | $11,034,921▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $712,118▼24.6% | $693,185▲24.1% | $10,121,392▲0.2% | $10,121,392▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $944,488▲124% | $558,766▲7.3% | $10,101,311▲3.8% | $10,101,311▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $421,189 | $520,734 | $9,728,693 | $9,728,693 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James R Shields Private Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Shields Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0609473, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R Shields Private Foundation's EIN?
- James R Shields Private Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0609473.
- How much revenue does James R Shields Private Foundation report?
- James R Shields Private Foundation reported $1,007,592 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Shields Private Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Shields Private Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Shields Private Foundation (EIN 30-0609473) 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.