John H Fox Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John H Fox Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1957, with $576,957 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 95-6010288 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$577K
▼ 55.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$388K
Net assets
$5.8M
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.
C+
—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 John H Fox Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating181 mo reserves · +33% 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 John H Fox Foundation: 181 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a B+ 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 John H Fox Foundation— 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 John H Fox Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2020) to $577K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.8M
Operating margin
32.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576,957▼55.0% | $387,658▲19.1% | $5,841,820▲3.4% | $5,841,820▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,282,847▲290% | $325,572▼22.3% | $5,652,106▲20.3% | $5,652,106▲20.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $329,068▼37.9% | $418,933▲22.5% | $4,697,162▼2.1% | $4,697,162▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $530,251▲302% | $342,070▲4.4% | $4,796,763▲3.7% | $4,796,763▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $131,754 | $327,784 | $4,623,730 | $4,623,730 | 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 John H Fox Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John H Fox Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6010288, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John H Fox Foundation's EIN?
- John H Fox Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6010288.
- How much revenue does John H Fox Foundation report?
- John H Fox Foundation reported $576,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John H Fox Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John H Fox Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John H Fox Foundation (EIN 95-6010288) 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.