Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cordova, Tennessee, registered in 2015, with $43,402 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
8205 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN, 38018 EIN 38-3903035 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▼ 4.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$49K
Net assets
$44K
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 Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 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 Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable 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 Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8205 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN, 38018
- City
- Cordova
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34K (FY2015) to $43K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-12.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Net assets
$44K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,402▼4.1% | $49,001▲19.5% | $43,867▼11.3% | $43,867▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $45,246▲12.6% | $41,010 | $49,466▲9.4% | $49,466▲9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $40,186▲309023% | — | $45,230▲797% | $45,230▲797% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $13▼99.8% | — | $5,043▲0.3% | $5,043▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $5,266▼89.2% | $49,250 | $5,030▼89.7% | $5,030▼89.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $48,678▲3.5% | — | $49,014▲14488% | $49,014▲14488% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $47,037▲6.3% | $91,500 | $336▼99.2% | $336▼99.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $44,261▲42.7% | — | $44,799▲8227% | $44,799▲8227% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $31,011▼7.7% | $31,000▼7.5% | $538▲2.1% | $538▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $33,604 | $33,500 | $527 | $527 | 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 Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3903035, based in Cordova, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3903035.
- How much revenue does Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation report?
- Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation reported $43,402 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leon E Sheppard Sr Charitable Foundation (EIN 38-3903035) 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.