The John H Foster Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The John H Foster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, registered in 1985, with -$394,152 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
223 Corinth Rd, Mount Juliet, TN, 37122 EIN 13-3249353 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
-$394K
▼ 8043.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,944
Net assets
$370K
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.
F
—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 John H Foster 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 rating1508 mo reserves · -101% 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 John H Foster Foundation: 1508 mo reserves · -101% 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 John H Foster Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 John H Foster Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 223 Corinth Rd, Mount Juliet, TN, 37122
- City
- Mount Juliet
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $216K (FY2017) to -$394K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $370K
Operating margin
-100.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$370K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$370K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$394,152▼8043% | $2,944▼70.4% | $370,082▼51.5% | $370,082▼51.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,962▲110% | $9,947▼1.8% | $763,579▲141% | $763,579▲72.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,358▲162% | $10,134▼68.2% | $317,002▼2.4% | $444,053▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | -$3,816▼273% | $31,824▲85.0% | $324,778▼9.7% | $453,330▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,200▼99.2% | $17,199▼93.4% | $359,644▼4.0% | $488,196▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $265,612▲5317% | $259,766▼63.9% | $374,643▲1.6% | $503,195▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,903▼97.7% | $720,353▲245% | $368,797▼66.0% | $497,349▼59.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $215,780 | $208,525 | $1,084,247 | $1,212,799 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The John H Foster Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The John H Foster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3249353, based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The John H Foster Foundation's EIN?
- The John H Foster Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3249353.
- How much revenue does The John H Foster Foundation report?
- The John H Foster Foundation reported -$394,152 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The John H Foster Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The John H Foster Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The John H Foster Foundation (EIN 13-3249353) 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.