The J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2001, with $449,197 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$449K
▲ 55.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$344K
Net assets
$4.2M
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 The J Michael Gearon Jr 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 The J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation: 146 mo reserves · +23% 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 The J Michael Gearon Jr 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 The J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $107K (FY2013) to $449K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
23.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $449,197▲55.1% | $344,261▲28.8% | $4,202,440▲2.6% | $4,202,440▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $289,575▼60.6% | $267,308▼56.5% | $4,097,504▲0.5% | $4,097,504▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $734,152▲17.1% | $614,957▲121% | $4,075,237▲3.0% | $4,075,237▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $627,139▼67.6% | $278,345▼34.0% | $3,956,042▲8.5% | $3,956,042▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,937,885▲138% | $421,875▲36.3% | $3,647,248▲71.1% | $3,647,248▲71.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $814,568▲239% | $309,494▼50.3% | $2,131,238▲31.1% | $2,131,238▲31.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $240,019▼84.7% | $622,876▲44.0% | $1,626,164▼20.2% | $1,626,164▼20.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,570,186▲904% | $432,700▲80.9% | $2,039,021▲125% | $2,039,021▲125% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $156,390▼64.9% | $239,200▼12.2% | $905,035▼9.3% | $905,035▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $445,521▲268% | $272,500▲14.7% | $997,845▲20.6% | $997,845▲20.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $121,051▲13.3% | $237,500▼4.0% | $827,324▼12.3% | $827,324▼12.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $106,800 | $247,500▲371% | $943,773▼13.0% | $943,773▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $52,500▼8.7% | $1,084,473▲50.9% | $1,084,473▲50.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $57,500▼11.5% | $718,474▼5.4% | $718,474▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $65,000 | $759,260 | $759,260 | 990PF |
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Data for The J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation (EIN 58-6380925) 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.