Shermon C Burgess Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, registered in 2001, with $34,400 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$34K
▼ 6.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$29K
Net assets
$186K
Employees
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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 Shermon C Burgess 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 →
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 Shermon C Burgess Foundation Inc: 78 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a B+ 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 Shermon C Burgess 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 →
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 Shermon C Burgess Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $28K (FY2013) to $34K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$186K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$186K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,400▼6.5% | $28,708▼6.3% | $186,397▲3.1% | $186,397▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $36,795▼7.0% | $30,643▲0.5% | $180,705▲3.5% | $180,705▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $39,566▲91.6% | $30,497▲48.5% | $174,553▲5.5% | $174,553▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $20,654▼20.4% | $20,534▼11.8% | $165,484▲0.9% | $165,484▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $25,945▲84.0% | $23,269▲121% | $164,014▲1.7% | $164,014▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $14,099▲259% | $10,515▲14.8% | $161,338▲2.3% | $161,338▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,931▼77.3% | $9,159▼23.3% | $157,754▼3.2% | $157,754▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $17,299▲38.8% | $11,936▼14.3% | $162,982▲3.4% | $162,982▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,462▼60.5% | $13,922▼55.0% | $157,619▼0.9% | $157,619▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $31,585▲4.6% | $30,925▲30.1% | $159,079▲0.4% | $159,079▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $30,202▲3.6% | $23,773▼21.5% | $158,419▲3.0% | $158,419▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $29,158▲4.2% | $30,272▲6.6% | $153,819▼0.7% | $153,819▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $27,987 | $28,410▲70.2% | $154,933▲2.1% | $154,933▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $16,693▲46.1% | $151,676▲4.0% | $151,676▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $11,423 | $145,832 | $145,832 | 990PF |
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Data for Shermon C Burgess Foundation Inc (EIN 59-3680441) 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.