James R Watts Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James R Watts Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paducah, Kentucky, registered in 2008, with $10,212 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3143 Broadway St, Paducah, KY, 42001 EIN 20-1585269 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$10K
▲ 10963.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$15K
Net assets
$158K
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 Watts Trust— 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 rating131 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 Watts Trust: 131 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 Watts Trust— 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 Watts Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3143 Broadway St, Paducah, KY, 42001
- City
- Paducah
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $443 (FY2013) to $10K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $158K
Operating margin
-42.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$158K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$158K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,212▲10964% | $14,543▼12.2% | $158,389▼2.7% | $158,389▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$94▼102% | $16,565▼26.2% | $162,720▼9.3% | $162,720▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,313▲9.6% | $22,438▲48.7% | $179,379▲2.0% | $179,379▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,934▼59.7% | $15,089▲30.9% | $175,890▼5.8% | $175,890▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,766▼48.6% | $11,528▼68.8% | $186,658▼1.1% | $186,658▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $19,006▲206% | $36,961▲756% | $188,738▼8.7% | $188,738▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,212▲118% | $4,317▼77.2% | $206,693▼5.0% | $206,693▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,852▲544% | $18,970▼2.2% | $217,484▼6.9% | $217,484▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $443 | $19,394 | $233,602 | $233,602 | 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 Watts Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R Watts Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1585269, based in Paducah, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R Watts Trust's EIN?
- James R Watts Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1585269.
- How much revenue does James R Watts Trust report?
- James R Watts Trust reported $10,212 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R Watts Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades James R Watts Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R Watts Trust (EIN 20-1585269) 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.