Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, registered in 1991, with $1,127,614 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 1, Bowling Green, KY, 42102 EIN 61-1202660 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 36.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$28.1M
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 Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating168 mo reserves · -78% 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 Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc: 168 mo reserves · -78% margin earns a F 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 Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc— 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 Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1, Bowling Green, KY, 42102
- City
- Bowling Green
- State
- Kentucky
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $818K (FY2016) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,178Net assets $28.1M
Operating margin
-77.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.1M
Total liabilities
$2,178
Net assets
$28.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,127,614▲36.3% | $2,002,995▲4.9% | $28,080,958▼3.0% | $28,083,136▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $827,225▲397% | $1,909,757▼9.0% | $28,956,339▼3.6% | $28,960,793▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$278,392▼103% | $2,098,724▲8.0% | $30,038,871▼7.3% | $30,039,301▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,894,185▲252% | $1,942,479▲8.7% | $32,415,987▲32.5% | $32,506,397▲31.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,813,607▼5.2% | $1,786,964▲8.7% | $24,464,281▲4.4% | $24,738,589▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,968,517▼66.0% | $1,643,384▼2.6% | $23,437,638▲6.0% | $23,693,196▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,734,776▼7.4% | $1,686,598▲72.6% | $22,112,505▲46.8% | $22,443,190▲45.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,434,355▲1054% | $976,969▲11.5% | $15,064,327▲128% | $15,469,181▲118% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $817,586 | $876,174 | $6,606,941 | $7,079,905 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1202660, based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1202660.
- How much revenue does Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc report?
- Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc reported $1,127,614 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc (EIN 61-1202660) 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.