Jay L Smith Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sedalia, Colorado, registered in 2013, with $508,510 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$509K
▲ 571.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$262K
Net assets
$4.0M
Employees
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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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation: 185 mo reserves · +49% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $153K (FY2014) to $509K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
48.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,510▲572% | $261,819▼7.0% | $4,039,532▲6.5% | $4,039,532▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $75,719▲317% | $281,434▲11.3% | $3,792,841▼5.1% | $3,792,841▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $18,168▼94.9% | $252,786▼19.6% | $3,998,556▼5.5% | $3,998,556▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $358,780▲38.1% | $314,504▲9.0% | $4,233,174▲1.1% | $4,233,174▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $259,706▲39.1% | $288,467▼3.5% | $4,188,898▼0.7% | $4,188,898▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $186,742▼4.6% | $299,075▲50.8% | $4,217,659▼2.6% | $4,217,659▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $195,830▼15.7% | $198,363▼32.7% | $4,329,992▼0.1% | $4,329,992▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $232,416▼90.9% | $294,949▲124% | $4,332,986▼1.4% | $4,332,986▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,555,943▲5275% | $131,865▼0.1% | $4,395,519▲123% | $4,395,519▲123% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $47,552▼68.9% | $131,946▲2.7% | $1,971,441▼4.1% | $1,971,441▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $152,741 | $128,533 | $2,055,835 | $2,055,835 | 990PF |
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Data for Jay L Smith Family Foundation (EIN 46-1536434) 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.