Jason Foundation is located in Hendersonville, TN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Jason Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jason Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Jason Foundation generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE JASON FOUNDATION'S CORE MISSION IS FOR THE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF YOUTH SUICIDE. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR OUR FORMAL MISSION STATEMENT AND FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF OUR UNIQUE ORGANIZATIONAL MODULE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THESE PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE INCURRED TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS REPRESENTED IN 50 STATES AND SEVERAL FOREIGN COUNTRIES THROUGH FORMAL AND INFORMAL AFFILIATIONS WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES. THE JASON FOUNDATION, INC. (JFI) IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF THE "SILENT EPIDEMIC" OF YOUTH SUICIDE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP YOUNG PERSONS, EDUCATORS/YOUTH WORKERS AND PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP IDENTIFY AND ASSIST AT-RISK YOUTH. YOUTH SUICIDE IS THE 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR OUR YOUTH AGES 10-24. ONE OUT OF EVERY 10 YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR NATION REPORTED IN THE 2021 YOUTH RISK BEHAVIORAL SURVEY THAT THEY HAD "ATTEMPTED SUICIDE" IN THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS - THAT EQUATES TO AN AVERAGE OF 4,233 ATTEMPTS EACH DAY IN OUR NATION. FOUNDED IN 1997 AFTER THE TRAGIC SUICIDE DEATH OF JASON FLATT - AGE 16 (JFI'S CURRENT PRESIDENT'S YOUNGEST SON), THE JASON FOUNDATION, INC. HAS BECOME ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADERS IN YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION. JFI'S SUCCESS COMES FROM ITS UNIQUE UTILIZATION OF MAJOR IN- KIND RESOURCES THAT HELPS PROVIDE A "GRASS-ROOTS" COMMUNITY TYPE OF DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON A LOCAL/STATE LEVEL. SYMBOLICALLY SPEAKING, JFI'S IN-KIND RESOURCES PROVIDE THE "VEHICLE" FOR DELIVERY OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NATIONALLY. JFI, THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF OUR OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS/RESOURCES, IS ABLE TO KEEP THE "VEHICLE" MOVING FORWARD TO PROVIDE OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS. AS A NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ORGANIZATION, THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY TO PARENTS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND OTHER GROUPS IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY SETTING CREATES MORE ACCEPTANCE FROM THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Clark Flatt President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $173,000 |
Michele Ray Treasurer/ce | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $145,900 |
Brandi Ray Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $67,356 |
David Martin Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $36,335 |
John Flatt MD Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,335 |
General Paul Summers Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $35,335 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $228,398 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $773,835 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $817,715 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,950 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,819,948 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $880,191 |
Investment income | $15,302 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,362 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,680,079 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $522,284 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,560 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $620,826 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,630 |
Other employee benefits | $28,052 |
Payroll taxes | $83,839 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,135 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,362 |
Office expenses | $148,246 |
Information technology | $125,675 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,011 |
Travel | $27,762 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $579 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,987 |
Insurance | $21,414 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,481,763 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $587,967 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $919,172 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $224,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $53,130 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,564 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $984,475 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,003,440 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,296 |
Total assets | $4,787,544 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,841 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $221,198 |
Total liabilities | $248,039 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,952,816 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $586,689 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,787,544 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Jason Foundation has recieved totaling $117,668.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $54,885 |
Memorial Foundation Inc Hendersonville, TN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $30,000 |
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | $12,500 |
Tennessee Titans Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: OPERATING BUDGET | $6,073 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,474 |
Bruce Family Foundation Gallatin, TN PURPOSE: AID CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Montgomery Community Action Committee Montgomery, AL | $13,253,001 | $19,355,950 |
Economic Improvement Council Inc Edenton, NC | $4,246,156 | $20,948,013 |
Frontstream Global Fund Alexandria, VA | $871,140 | $19,414,740 |
Catholic Charities Of Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $6,708,389 | $19,282,106 |
Hinds County Human Resource Agency Jackson, MS | $2,640,686 | $19,218,444 |
Country Club Of Landfall Wilmington, NC | $36,040,032 | $19,318,350 |
Central Missouri Community Action Columbia, MO | $7,094,173 | $19,692,460 |
Community Service Programs Of West Alabama Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $11,169,657 | $19,088,639 |
Arkansas Early Learning Inc Jonesboro, AR | $12,519,715 | $17,680,686 |
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | $9,806,748 | $17,802,660 |
Action Pathways Inc Fayetteville, NC | $19,024,818 | $19,740,388 |
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency Inc Manchester, KY | $8,884,267 | $15,954,203 |