John S Watson Fund Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John S Watson Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, registered in 1980, with $47,437 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7 North St Ste 205, Pittsfield, MA, 01201 EIN 04-2657767 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$47K
▲ 2.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31K
Net assets
$154K
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 S Watson Fund 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 rating59 mo reserves · +34% 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 S Watson Fund Inc: 59 mo reserves · +34% 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 S Watson Fund 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 S Watson Fund Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7 North St Ste 205, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
- City
- Pittsfield
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2010) to $47K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
33.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$154K
Net assets
$154K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,437▲2.1% | $31,452▼12.4% | $153,854▲11.6% | $153,854▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $46,452▼6.3% | $35,891▲10.1% | $137,869▲8.3% | $137,869▲8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $49,560▲14.3% | $32,586▲0.8% | $127,308▲15.4% | $127,308▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,355▼6.0% | $32,314▼16.1% | $110,334▲11.1% | $110,334▲11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $46,104▲23.2% | $38,533▲49.1% | $99,293▲8.3% | $99,293▲8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $37,436▲2.8% | $25,836▼4.2% | $91,722▲14.5% | $91,722▲14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $36,417▲1.7% | $26,968▼12.0% | $80,122▲13.4% | $80,122▲13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $35,793▼3.6% | $30,639▲11.5% | $70,673▲7.9% | $70,673▲7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $37,118▲10.5% | $27,476▼10.9% | $65,519▲17.3% | $65,519▲17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $33,586▲12.0% | $30,850▲19.4% | $55,879▲5.1% | $55,879▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $29,992▲8.3% | $25,836▲13.5% | $53,143▲8.5% | $53,143▲8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $27,684▼6.7% | $22,760▼8.1% | $48,987▲11.2% | $48,987▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $29,659▲11.6% | $24,769▼27.3% | $44,063▲12.5% | $44,063▲12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $26,580 | $34,052▲12.3% | $39,173▼16.0% | $39,173▼16.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $26,574 | $30,325 | $46,645 | $46,645 | 990EZ |
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 S Watson Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John S Watson Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2657767, based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John S Watson Fund Inc's EIN?
- John S Watson Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2657767.
- How much revenue does John S Watson Fund Inc report?
- John S Watson Fund Inc reported $47,437 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John S Watson Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John S Watson Fund Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John S Watson Fund Inc (EIN 04-2657767) 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.