Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmette, Illinois, registered in 1998, with $225,853 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
700 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091 EIN 38-3427946 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$226K
▲ 34.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation— 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 rating125 mo reserves · +24% 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 Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation: 125 mo reserves · +24% 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 Robert A & Shirley J Jones 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 Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 700 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091
- City
- Wilmette
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $100K (FY2013) to $226K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.8M
Operating margin
24.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,853▲34.7% | $171,257▼1.1% | $1,781,545▲3.2% | $1,781,545▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $167,717▲55.7% | $173,204▲1.9% | $1,726,949▼0.3% | $1,743,949▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $107,748▲7.7% | $169,951▲7.6% | $1,732,436▼3.5% | $1,737,436▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $100,008▲7.1% | $157,998▲8.3% | $1,794,639▼3.1% | $1,801,639▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $93,411▲1809% | $145,909▲3.0% | $1,852,629▼2.8% | $1,857,629▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,894▼94.1% | $141,600▲6.9% | $1,905,127▼6.7% | $1,908,127▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $82,940▼38.6% | $132,475▲15.0% | $2,041,833▼2.4% | $2,073,833▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $135,031▲40.6% | $115,205▲0.1% | $2,091,368▲1.0% | $2,103,368▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $96,005▲189% | $115,041▼7.5% | $2,071,542▼0.2% | $2,071,542▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$108,410▼105% | $124,434▲32.5% | $2,076,141▼9.7% | $2,076,141▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,293,689▲2194% | $93,905 | $2,299,784▲2200% | $2,299,784▲2200% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $100,000 | $0 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3427946, based in Wilmette, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation's EIN?
- Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3427946.
- How much revenue does Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation report?
- Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation reported $225,853 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert A & Shirley J Jones Foundation (EIN 38-3427946) 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.