Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 1966, with $693,516 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
13625 California Street, Omaha, NE, 68154 EIN 47-6040364 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$694K
▲ 10.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$889K
Net assets
$26.4M
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 Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating356 mo reserves · -28% 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 Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation: 356 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Lawrence R & Jeannette James 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 Lawrence R & Jeannette James 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 $593K (FY2019) to $694K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $26.4M
Operating margin
-28.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$26.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,516▲10.9% | $889,060▼28.1% | $26,386,956▼2.0% | $26,386,956▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $625,281▼75.9% | $1,237,032▲11.1% | $26,911,895▲340% | $26,911,895▲340% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,595,168▲105% | $1,113,614▼5.2% | $6,122,722▲31.9% | $6,122,722▲31.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,265,281▼45.1% | $1,174,860▲124% | $4,642,098▲2.0% | $4,642,098▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,305,610▲289% | $524,220▼19.8% | $4,549,779▲64.3% | $4,549,779▲64.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $593,053 | $653,500 | $2,769,447 | $2,769,447 | 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 Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-6040364, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation's EIN?
- Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-6040364.
- How much revenue does Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation report?
- Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation reported $693,516 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence R & Jeannette James Foundation (EIN 47-6040364) 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.