The James B Mcclatchy Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The James B Mcclatchy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1993, with $102,747 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
740 University Ave Ste 150, Sacramento, CA, 95825 EIN 68-0283878 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$103K
▲ 106.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$8.8M
Net assets
$33.2M
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.
D
—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 The James B Mcclatchy Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · -8482% 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 The James B Mcclatchy Foundation: 45 mo reserves · -8482% margin earns a F 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 The James B Mcclatchy Foundation— 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 The James B Mcclatchy Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 740 University Ave Ste 150, Sacramento, CA, 95825
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.5M (FY2014) to $103K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $224KNet assets $33.2M
Operating margin
-8481.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.5M
Total liabilities
$224K
Net assets
$33.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,747▲107% | $8,817,404▲20.3% | $33,229,462▼14.0% | $33,453,453▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$1,544,822▼111% | $7,331,174▼16.9% | $38,653,949▼10.2% | $38,994,873▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,652,508▲296% | $8,819,829▲61.4% | $43,061,035▼25.0% | $43,795,484▼23.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,443,288▲10.5% | $5,463,088▲212% | $57,392,314▲5.0% | $57,491,792▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,116,747▼27.6% | $1,752,902▼23.1% | $54,685,002▲0.6% | $54,752,310 | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,307,586▲56.6% | $2,278,935▲14.6% | $54,363,052▲3.3% | $54,759,760▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,750,402▲3.1% | $1,988,819▲0.6% | $52,611,209▲9.4% | $52,788,240▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,666,679▲5.0% | $1,976,659▲14.7% | $48,094,966▼3.4% | $48,365,618▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,539,988 | $1,722,848 | $49,788,918 | $50,128,385 | 990 |
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 · $105K total
2 grants to The James B Mcclatchy Foundation totaling $105K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Healthcare Foundation | Civic engagement 2024 | 2024 | $95,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Upgrading website | 2015 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The James B Mcclatchy Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The James B Mcclatchy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0283878, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The James B Mcclatchy Foundation's EIN?
- The James B Mcclatchy Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0283878.
- How much revenue does The James B Mcclatchy Foundation report?
- The James B Mcclatchy Foundation reported $102,747 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The James B Mcclatchy Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The James B Mcclatchy Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The James B Mcclatchy Foundation (EIN 68-0283878) 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.