Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2000, with $845,788 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$846K
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$285K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation: 54 mo reserves · +66% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $45K (FY2013) to $846K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
66.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $845,788▲6.6% | $284,821▲53.8% | $1,288,390▲4.6% | $1,288,390▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $793,153▲518% | $185,240▼50.0% | $1,232,102▲40.6% | $1,232,102▲40.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $128,369▼86.4% | $370,798▲10.1% | $876,564▼21.7% | $876,564▼21.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $943,735▲49.4% | $336,660▲16.6% | $1,119,073▲22.3% | $1,119,073▲22.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $631,756▲563% | $288,675▲642% | $915,242▲60.0% | $915,242▲60.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $95,322▼82.6% | $38,906▼92.8% | $572,161▲10.9% | $572,161▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $546,754▲57.7% | $541,457▲50.8% | $515,745▲1.0% | $515,745▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $346,768▼7.2% | $358,960▼3.3% | $510,448▼2.3% | $510,448▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $373,503▼21.7% | $371,231▼11.6% | $522,640▲0.4% | $522,640▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $476,996▲71.2% | $419,968▲37.9% | $520,368▲12.3% | $520,368▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $278,696▲522% | $304,565▲371% | $463,340▼5.3% | $463,340▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $44,775 | $64,631▼2.4% | $489,209▼3.9% | $489,209▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $66,244 | $509,065 | $509,065 | 990PF |
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Data for Samuel & Latanya R Jackson Foundation (EIN 95-4774091) 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.