Michael S James Memorial
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Michael S James Memorial is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Vernia, Texas, registered in 2016, with $63,849 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 842, La Vernia, TX, 78121 EIN 81-2554160 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$64K
▼ 39.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$82K
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.
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 Michael S James Memorial— 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 rating7 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 Michael S James Memorial: 7 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 Michael S James Memorial— 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 Michael S James Memorial: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 842, La Vernia, TX, 78121
- City
- La Vernia
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2016) to $64K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5,194Net assets $48K
Operating margin
-28.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$5,194
Net assets
$48K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,849▼39.6% | $81,698▲13.2% | $47,681▼27.2% | $52,875▼25.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $105,637▲71.1% | $72,161▲13.4% | $65,530▲104% | $70,724▲89.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $61,740▲26.0% | $63,660▲38.9% | $32,054▼5.7% | $37,248▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $48,989▼4.2% | $45,823▲33.7% | $33,974▲10.3% | $39,168▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $51,136▲24.2% | $34,282▲6.5% | $30,808▲121% | $36,002▲88.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $41,183▲69.7% | $32,197▼0.5% | $13,954▲181% | $19,148▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $24,268▼9.5% | $32,344▲135% | $4,968▼61.9% | $20,162▼27.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $26,826 | $13,782 | $13,044 | $27,881 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Michael S James Memorial a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michael S James Memorial is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-2554160, based in La Vernia, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Michael S James Memorial's EIN?
- Michael S James Memorial's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-2554160.
- How much revenue does Michael S James Memorial report?
- Michael S James Memorial reported $63,849 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michael S James Memorial have?
- CharityIndex grades Michael S James Memorial D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Michael S James Memorial (EIN 81-2554160) 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.