W James Samford Jr Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W James Samford Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Opelika, Alabama, registered in 2004, with $2,635,548 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1104 Live Oak Cir, Opelika, AL, 36801 EIN 20-0246688 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.6M
▲ 714.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$684K
Net assets
$9.4M
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.
C+
—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 W James Samford 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating165 mo reserves · +74% 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 W James Samford Jr Foundation: 165 mo reserves · +74% margin earns a B+ 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 W James Samford 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 →
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 W James Samford Jr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1104 Live Oak Cir, Opelika, AL, 36801
- City
- Opelika
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $216K (FY2020) to $2.6M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $307Net assets $9.4M
Operating margin
74.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.4M
Total liabilities
$307
Net assets
$9.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,635,548▲715% | $684,119▼13.5% | $9,402,489▲29.5% | $9,402,796▲29.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $323,430▲9.8% | $790,495▲25.5% | $7,260,806▼3.7% | $7,281,436▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $294,570▲36.3% | $629,847▲3.8% | $7,537,711▼2.5% | $7,537,711▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $216,117 | $606,742▲26.8% | $7,730,443▼11.3% | $7,730,443▼15.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $478,660 | $8,719,111 | $9,158,731 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W James Samford Jr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W James Samford Jr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0246688, based in Opelika, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W James Samford Jr Foundation's EIN?
- W James Samford Jr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0246688.
- How much revenue does W James Samford Jr Foundation report?
- W James Samford Jr Foundation reported $2,635,548 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W James Samford Jr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W James Samford Jr Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W James Samford Jr Foundation (EIN 20-0246688) 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.