John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2002, with $55,333 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
33 Lennon Ct Apt 37, South Boston, MA, 02127 EIN 55-0797079 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$55K
▲ 121.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$48K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 J and Nora Jennings 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +62% 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 J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc: 27 mo reserves · +62% margin earns a A 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 J and Nora Jennings 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 →
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 J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 33 Lennon Ct Apt 37, South Boston, MA, 02127
- City
- South Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18K (FY2013) to $55K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $48K
Operating margin
61.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$48K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$48K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,333▲121% | $21,081▲0.9% | $47,607▲256% | $47,607▲256% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,023▲19.0% | $20,900▼0.2% | $13,355▲44.7% | $13,355▲44.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,034▲39.8% | $20,936▼10.7% | $9,232▲1.1% | $9,232▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $15,048▲1248% | $23,437▲47.0% | $9,134▼47.9% | $9,134▼47.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,116▼92.7% | $15,939▼23.9% | $17,523▼45.8% | $17,523▼45.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,382▼47.6% | $20,939▼10.3% | $32,346▼14.7% | $32,346▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $29,360▲2146% | $23,345▼1.6% | $37,903▲18.9% | $37,903▲18.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,307▼91.5% | $23,728▼0.4% | $31,888▼41.3% | $31,888▼41.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,424▼0.6% | $23,822▲1.1% | $54,309▼13.4% | $54,309▼13.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,521▼12.3% | $23,571▲0.6% | $62,707▼11.4% | $62,707▼11.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $17,701▼2.0% | $23,430 | $70,757▼7.5% | $70,757▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $18,063 | $23,428▼17.9% | $76,486▼6.6% | $76,486▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $28,553▲81.8% | $81,851▼3.5% | $81,851▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $15,709▼32.7% | $84,809▼12.7% | $84,809▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $23,325 | $97,179 | $97,179 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0797079, based in South Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc's EIN?
- John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0797079.
- How much revenue does John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc report?
- John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc reported $55,333 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John J and Nora Jennings Foundation Inc (EIN 55-0797079) 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.