Robert K Johnson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert K Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2007, with $10,262,952 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 20-6981384 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.3M
▼ 46.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21.0M
Net assets
$89.0M
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.
F
—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 K 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · -105% 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 K Johnson Foundation: 51 mo reserves · -105% margin earns a F 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 K 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 →
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 K Johnson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97K (FY2013) to $10.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $197KNet assets $89.0M
Operating margin
-104.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$89.2M
Total liabilities
$197K
Net assets
$89.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,262,952▼46.8% | $20,998,088▼29.6% | $89,023,705▼10.8% | $89,220,235▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $19,288,917▲58.8% | $29,813,409▲359% | $99,815,758▼9.8% | $100,167,867▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,148,446▼89.2% | $6,498,926▲261% | $110,678,655▲5.0% | $110,678,655▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $112,203,189▲1118999% | $1,799,260▲173% | $105,364,271▲950% | $105,364,271▲950% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$10,028▼100% | $658,671▲5.1% | $10,035,546▼6.3% | $10,035,546▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,683,235▲83.1% | $626,848▲18.3% | $10,707,609▲23.8% | $10,707,609▲23.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,465,715▲691% | $529,786▲14.7% | $8,651,554▲15.0% | $8,651,554▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $185,344▼65.2% | $462,080▲8.9% | $7,522,745▼3.5% | $7,522,745▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $532,871▼84.3% | $424,482▲72.7% | $7,799,481▲1.4% | $7,799,481▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,390,351▲3379% | $245,782▲27.6% | $7,691,092▲69.1% | $7,691,092▲66.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $97,450 | $192,557▼3.4% | $4,548,471▼2.2% | $4,633,821▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $199,244▼1.1% | $4,650,092▼1.9% | $4,650,092▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $201,392▲2.6% | $4,739,619▼3.1% | $4,739,619▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $196,313 | $4,890,246 | $4,890,246 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Wells Fargo Bank N A — $281,490 (1.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | Trustee | 1 | $281,490 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert K Johnson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert K Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-6981384, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert K Johnson Foundation's EIN?
- Robert K Johnson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-6981384.
- How much revenue does Robert K Johnson Foundation report?
- Robert K Johnson Foundation reported $10,262,952 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert K Johnson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert K Johnson Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Robert K Johnson Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Robert K Johnson Foundation's latest Form 990 is $281,490, paid to Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
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Data for Robert K Johnson Foundation (EIN 20-6981384) 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.