Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2007, with $3,855,411 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.9M
▼ 53.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$40.0M
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 Jean T and Heyward G Pelham 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 Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation: 243 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 Jean T and Heyward G Pelham 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 Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2013) to $3.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
48.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$40.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,855,411▼53.7% | $1,978,477▲14.0% | $40,017,348▲4.9% | $40,017,348▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $8,327,899▲145% | $1,736,016▼12.5% | $38,140,414▲20.9% | $38,140,414▲20.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,401,362▼27.1% | $1,984,790▼21.3% | $31,547,501▲4.7% | $31,547,501▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,664,858▲55.9% | $2,521,331▲34.7% | $30,130,929▲7.7% | $30,130,929▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,992,646▲8.8% | $1,871,992▲24.2% | $27,987,402▲4.2% | $27,987,402▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,749,487▼56.6% | $1,507,439▼16.3% | $26,866,748▲4.8% | $26,866,748▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,337,850▲95.6% | $1,800,836▲88.1% | $25,624,700▲21.5% | $25,624,700▲21.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,240,946▲27.1% | $957,391▲18.2% | $21,087,686▲12.1% | $21,087,686▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,549,001▲7.5% | $809,797▼4.3% | $18,804,131▲10.2% | $18,804,131▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,370,370▼18.8% | $845,808▼2.7% | $17,064,927▲9.8% | $17,064,927▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,918,088▲1.3% | $869,403▼9.5% | $15,540,365▲15.2% | $15,540,365▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,880,847 | $960,742▲64.0% | $13,491,680▲16.6% | $13,491,680▲16.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $585,773▲7.7% | $11,571,575▲17.9% | $11,571,575▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $543,777▲37.4% | $9,811,847▲68.3% | $9,811,847▲68.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $395,662 | $5,831,193 | $5,831,193 | 990PF |
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Data for Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation (EIN 20-3291660) 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.