Smiles For Jake
Only null% goes to programs
Smiles For Jake is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brainerd, Minnesota, registered in 2020, with $161,163 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
406 W Washington St Ste 5, Brainerd, MN, 56401 EIN 36-4953527 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$161K
▲ 69.7% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$49K
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.
B
★★★★
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 →—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 Smiles For Jake— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Smiles For Jake: 4 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Smiles For Jake— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Smiles For Jake: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 406 W Washington St Ste 5, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- City
- Brainerd
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $173K (FY2021) to $161K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,898Net assets $49K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51K
Total liabilities
$1,898
Net assets
$49K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,163▲69.7% | $156,531▲43.4% | $48,885▲10.5% | $50,783▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $94,946▼25.5% | $109,142▼39.6% | $44,253▼24.3% | $49,120▼16.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $127,511▼26.1% | $180,632▲90.1% | $58,449▼47.6% | $58,449▼47.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $172,632 | $95,022 | $111,570 | $111,570 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $26K total
3 grants to Smiles For Jake totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | Donations supporting mental health activities and prgrams in the community and crmc volunteer programs | 2024 | $5,539 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $10,960 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smiles For Jake a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Smiles For Jake is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4953527, based in Brainerd, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Smiles For Jake's EIN?
- Smiles For Jake's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4953527.
- How much revenue does Smiles For Jake report?
- Smiles For Jake reported $161,163 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Smiles For Jake have?
- CharityIndex grades Smiles For Jake B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Smiles For Jake (EIN 36-4953527) 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.