James S Mcdonnell Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James S Mcdonnell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2003, with $28,179,144 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1034 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 1860, Saint Louis, MO, 63117 EIN 54-2074788 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$28.2M
▲ 10.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$40.8M
Net assets
$457.5M
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 S Mcdonnell Foundation— 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 rating134 mo reserves · -45% 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 S Mcdonnell Foundation: 134 mo reserves · -45% 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 S Mcdonnell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 S Mcdonnell Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1034 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 1860, Saint Louis, MO, 63117
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $35.7M (FY2020) to $28.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $457.5M
Operating margin
-44.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$457.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$457.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,179,144▲10.3% | $40,822,593▲10.9% | $457,476,208▼0.6% | $457,476,208▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,559,234▼15.3% | $36,809,131▲10.6% | $460,044,300▼8.0% | $460,044,300▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,159,352▼62.4% | $33,281,970▲10.2% | $499,916,160▲0.8% | $499,916,160▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $80,243,658▲125% | $30,187,933▲9.3% | $496,119,714▲5.9% | $496,119,714▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,711,868 | $27,628,350 | $468,603,967 | $468,603,967 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jason Purnell — $418,540 (1.03% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Purnell | President | 50 | $418,540 |
| Alicia S Mcdonnell | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine M Rogers | Director | 1 | — |
| Holly M James | Director | 1 | — |
| James S Mcdonnell III | Director & Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jeanne M Champer | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey M Mcdonnell | Director & Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| John F Mcdonnell | Director & Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Katherine H Mcdonnell | Director | 1 | — |
| Marcella M Stevens | Director | 1 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James S Mcdonnell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James S Mcdonnell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-2074788, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James S Mcdonnell Foundation's EIN?
- James S Mcdonnell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-2074788.
- How much revenue does James S Mcdonnell Foundation report?
- James S Mcdonnell Foundation reported $28,179,144 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James S Mcdonnell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James S Mcdonnell Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does James S Mcdonnell Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on James S Mcdonnell Foundation's latest Form 990 is $418,540, paid to Jason Purnell (President).
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Data for James S Mcdonnell Foundation (EIN 54-2074788) 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.