Paul C Johnson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Paul C Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muskegon, Michigan, registered in 1990, with $121,134 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
425 W Western Ave Ste 200, Muskegon, MI, 49440 EIN 38-2919769 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$121K
▼ 54.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$159K
Net assets
$4.0M
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 Paul C Johnson 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 rating301 mo reserves · -31% 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 Paul C Johnson Foundation: 301 mo reserves · -31% 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 Paul C Johnson Foundation— 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 Paul C Johnson Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105K (FY2013) to $121K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-31.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,134▼54.9% | $158,933▼30.2% | $3,988,646▲4.9% | $3,988,646▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $268,766▲41.9% | $227,711▲57.0% | $3,803,460▲11.0% | $3,803,460▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $189,389▼18.5% | $144,994▲865% | $3,427,654▼14.4% | $3,429,467▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $232,270▲119% | $15,023▼82.9% | $4,006,245▲11.9% | $4,006,245▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $105,895▲25.4% | $87,981▲394% | $3,581,786▲8.2% | $3,581,786▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $84,415▲118% | $17,812▼81.2% | $3,310,907▲14.8% | $3,310,907▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | -$457,324▼580% | $94,530▼16.0% | $2,884,291▼21.6% | $2,884,291▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $95,337▲21.1% | $112,556▲571% | $3,678,108▲6.7% | $3,678,108▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,715▲11.9% | $16,778▼76.6% | $3,448,307▲5.3% | $3,448,307▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,353▼85.8% | $71,733▼12.1% | $3,273,906▼2.2% | $3,273,906▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $496,744▲373% | $81,614▼79.3% | $3,346,168▲2.0% | $3,346,168▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,956 | $393,653▲79.4% | $3,279,578▼2.6% | $3,279,578▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $219,434▼15.7% | $3,368,849▲3.2% | $3,368,849▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $260,411▲0.1% | $3,263,519▼10.3% | $3,263,519▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $260,047 | $3,639,685 | $3,639,685 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Paul C Johnson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paul C Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2919769, based in Muskegon, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paul C Johnson Foundation's EIN?
- Paul C Johnson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2919769.
- How much revenue does Paul C Johnson Foundation report?
- Paul C Johnson Foundation reported $121,134 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paul C Johnson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Paul C Johnson Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paul C Johnson Foundation (EIN 38-2919769) 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.