John L Starks Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John L Starks Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Stamford, Connecticut, registered in 1996, with $303,397 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1127 High Ridge Road 331, Stamford, CT, 06905 EIN 73-1438056 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$303K
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$264K
Net assets
$280K
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.
B
★★★★
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 L Starks 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 rating13 mo reserves · +13% 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 L Starks Foundation Inc: 13 mo reserves · +13% 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 L Starks 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 John L Starks Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1127 High Ridge Road 331, Stamford, CT, 06905
- City
- Stamford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $165K (FY2013) to $303K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $265Net assets $280K
Operating margin
13.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$281K
Total liabilities
$265
Net assets
$280K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,397▲37.8% | $264,055▲29.0% | $280,449▲16.3% | $280,714▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $220,134▲8.0% | $204,663▲22.7% | $241,107▲6.9% | $241,667▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $203,792▼12.5% | $166,815▼22.7% | $225,636▲19.6% | $227,121▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $233,019▲45.3% | $215,848▲66.2% | $188,659▲10.0% | $188,659▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $160,401▼28.6% | $129,877▼38.8% | $171,488▲21.7% | $171,488▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $224,688▼0.8% | $212,293▼16.1% | $140,965▲9.6% | $141,836▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $226,595▼0.8% | $253,175▲32.6% | $128,570▼17.1% | $129,332▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $228,426▲39.7% | $190,874▼8.5% | $155,150▲31.9% | $155,832▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $163,501▼39.3% | $208,669▼14.2% | $117,598▼27.8% | $118,229▼27.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $269,152▲21.6% | $243,303▲11.8% | $162,767▲18.9% | $162,767▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $221,305▲33.8% | $217,574▲29.6% | $136,918▲2.8% | $146,918▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $165,436 | $167,937▼9.1% | $133,187▼1.8% | $133,187▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $184,702▲20.4% | $135,688▲25.3% | $135,688▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $153,451▲18.0% | $108,329▼8.8% | $108,329▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $130,070 | $118,746 | $118,746 | 990 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John L Starks Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John L Starks Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 73-1438056, based in Stamford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John L Starks Foundation Inc's EIN?
- John L Starks Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1438056.
- How much revenue does John L Starks Foundation Inc report?
- John L Starks Foundation Inc reported $303,397 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John L Starks Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John L Starks Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John L Starks Foundation Inc (EIN 73-1438056) 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.