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James C Acheson Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$505k (2023)

Expenses
$868k (2023)

Total Assets
$9.9M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$15.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$504,629
Expenses
$868,074
Net Income
-$363,445
Net Assets
$9,882,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15
0.0%
Interest Revenue $871
0.2%
Dividends $195,208
38.7%
Sales of Assets $252,970
50.1%
Other Income $55,565
11.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $552,981
63.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,897,320
Total Liabilities $15,100
Net Assets $9,882,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$5,799,518
Expenses
$929,300
Net Income
-$6,728,818
Net Assets
$10,245,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $406
Dividends $219,340
Sales of Assets -$6,114,855
Other Income $95,591
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $602,601
64.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,258,443
Total Liabilities $12,778
Net Assets $10,245,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,681,123
Expenses
$994,478
Net Income
$686,645
Net Assets
$16,974,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $174
0.0%
Interest Revenue $17
0.0%
Dividends $232,685
13.8%
Sales of Assets $1,354,728
80.6%
Other Income $93,519
5.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $604,303
60.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,984,939
Total Liabilities $10,456
Net Assets $16,974,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$758,218
Expenses
$1,085,828
Net Income
-$327,610
Net Assets
$16,287,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $162
0.0%
Dividends $217,965
28.7%
Sales of Assets $474,676
62.6%
Other Income $65,415
8.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $769,353
70.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,298,292
Total Liabilities $10,454
Net Assets $16,287,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$894,795
Expenses
$947,026
Net Income
-$52,231
Net Assets
$16,615,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $300
0.0%
Interest Revenue $1,789
0.2%
Dividends $248,558
27.8%
Sales of Assets $583,344
65.2%
Other Income $60,804
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $643,053
67.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,625,903
Total Liabilities $10,455
Net Assets $16,615,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,140,965
Expenses
$1,140,492
Net Income
$1,000,473
Net Assets
$16,667,679
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,167,575
54.5%
Interest Revenue $1,437
0.1%
Dividends $241,148
11.3%
Sales of Assets $665,217
31.1%
Other Income $65,588
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $823,317
72.2%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
9.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,678,301
Total Liabilities $10,622
Net Assets $16,667,679
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $108,000 $0
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$559,596
Expenses
$751,292
Net Income
-$191,696
Net Assets
$15,667,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $26
0.0%
Interest Revenue $459
0.1%
Dividends $255,343
45.6%
Sales of Assets $303,768
54.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $648,696
86.3%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
14.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,677,660
Total Liabilities $10,454
Net Assets $15,667,206
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $108,000 $0
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$575,145
Expenses
$981,529
Net Income
-$406,384
Net Assets
$15,858,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,815
0.8%
Interest Revenue $192
0.0%
Dividends $260,627
45.3%
Sales of Assets $309,511
53.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $882,234
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
11.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,858,902
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,858,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $108,000 $0
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$285,063
Expenses
$856,261
Net Income
-$571,198
Net Assets
$16,265,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $60
0.0%
Dividends $265,664
93.2%
Sales of Assets $19,339
6.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $685,578
80.1%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
12.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,266,435
Total Liabilities $1,149
Net Assets $16,265,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $108,000 $0
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,279,246
Expenses
$896,049
Net Income
$383,197
Net Assets
$16,836,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $84
0.0%
Dividends $278,632
21.8%
Sales of Assets $1,000,530
78.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $724,249
80.8%
Compensation of Officers* $108,000
12.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,836,484
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,836,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $108,000 $0
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$497,365
Expenses
$718,860
Net Income
-$221,495
Net Assets
$16,453,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
0.2%
Interest Revenue $86
0.0%
Dividends $289,219
58.2%
Sales of Assets $186,498
37.5%
Other Income $20,562
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $636,712
88.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,453,287
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,453,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James C Acheson (President) $0 $0
Donna M Niester (Sec/Treasure) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$760,097
Expenses
$413,856
Net Income
$346,241
Net Assets
$16,674,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
0.1%
Interest Revenue $127
0.0%
Dividends $379,780
50.0%
Sales of Assets $379,190
49.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $357,929
86.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,674,782
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $16,674,781

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$558,618
Expenses
$467,688
Net Income
$90,930
Net Assets
$16,328,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
0.2%
Interest Revenue $219
0.0%
Dividends $333,302
59.7%
Sales of Assets $224,097
40.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $409,793
87.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,328,541
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $16,328,540

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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