The James 1 27 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Duluth, Georgia, registered in 2008, with $56,819 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$57K
▼ 28.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$42K
Net assets
$494K
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 James 1 27 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 James 1 27 Foundation: 140 mo reserves · +26% 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 James 1 27 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 James 1 27 Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $111K (FY2014) to $57K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$494K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$494K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,819▼28.6% | $42,294▲6.7% | $494,120▲3.0% | $494,120▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $79,610▲31.7% | $39,627▲3.8% | $479,595▲9.1% | $479,595▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $60,448▼15.4% | $38,159▲9.7% | $439,612▲5.3% | $439,612▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,453▲114% | $34,779▲3.5% | $417,323▲9.6% | $417,323▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,437▲53.2% | $33,596▲8.2% | $380,649 | $380,649 | 990PF |
| 2019 | $21,824▼58.8% | $31,049▲8.5% | $380,808▼2.4% | $380,808▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $53,019▲0.5% | $28,627▲4.4% | $390,033▲6.7% | $390,033▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,781▲42.1% | $27,424▲5.6% | $365,641▲7.4% | $365,641▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $37,131▲22.6% | $25,969▲5.6% | $340,526▲3.4% | $340,526▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $30,280▼72.8% | $24,591▼39.7% | $329,468▲1.8% | $329,468▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $111,156 | $40,780▲212% | $323,610▲97.4% | $323,610▲97.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $13,078 | $163,924 | $163,924 | 990PF |
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Data for The James 1 27 Foundation (EIN 58-6470891) 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.