Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1976, with $2,744,155 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
505 5th Ave Ste 321, Des Moines, IA, 50309 EIN 51-0192624 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▼ 93.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$278K
Net assets
$69.2M
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 Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating2988 mo reserves · +90% 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 Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc: 2988 mo reserves · +90% margin earns a B+ 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 Richard O Jacobson Foundation 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 Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 505 5th Ave Ste 321, Des Moines, IA, 50309
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $48K (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $69.2M
Operating margin
89.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$69.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,744,155▼93.9% | $277,782▼27.7% | $69,165,825▲3.7% | $69,165,825▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,000,589▲2928% | $384,397▼90.9% | $66,699,452▲202% | $66,699,452▲202% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,486,333▼89.3% | $4,245,064▼52.2% | $22,083,260▼11.1% | $22,083,260▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $13,826,505▲38.1% | $8,888,601▲246% | $24,841,991▲24.8% | $24,841,991▲24.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $10,014,327▼45.4% | $2,567,469▼70.8% | $19,904,087▲59.8% | $19,904,087▲59.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,325,871▼14.8% | $8,786,676▼69.0% | $12,457,229▲327% | $12,457,228▲327% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $21,500,018▲15.8% | $28,341,835▲96.3% | $2,918,034▼70.1% | $2,918,034▼70.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $18,561,612▲502% | $14,437,795▲235% | $9,759,851▲73.2% | $9,759,851▲73.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,085,432▼53.3% | $4,312,055▲405% | $5,636,034▼17.9% | $5,636,034▼17.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,600,142▲12781% | $853,868▲41270% | $6,862,657▲515% | $6,862,657▲515% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $51,241▲6.6% | $2,064▼58.7% | $1,116,383▲4.6% | $1,116,383▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $48,064 | $5,000▼99.9% | $1,067,206▲4.2% | $1,067,206▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,069,074 | $1,024,142 | $1,024,142 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0192624, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0192624.
- How much revenue does Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc report?
- Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc reported $2,744,155 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc (EIN 51-0192624) 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.