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 12/2023, Jason Foundation employed 22 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 12/2023, Jason Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
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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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. - PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Flatt President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $199,929 | 
| Michele Ray Treasurer/ce | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $162,450 | 
| Deanne Ray Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,409 | 
| Brandi Ray Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,742 | 
| David Martin Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $38,950 | 
| John Flatt MD Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,781 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $231,533 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $670,780 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $603,104 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,227 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,505,417 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $791,700 | 
| Investment income | $90,706 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,200 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$52,237 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,345,918 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $683,139 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,820 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $489,168 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,140 | 
| Other employee benefits | $33,507 | 
| Payroll taxes | $86,715 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,955 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $6,957 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $4,373 | 
| Office expenses | $49,371 | 
| Information technology | $125,769 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $32,031 | 
| Travel | $46,719 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,787 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,747 | 
| Insurance | $30,517 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,245,051 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,210 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,524,191 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $205,903 | 
| 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 | $9,132 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $963,127 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,992,900 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,054 | 
| Total assets | $4,906,517 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,149 | 
| 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 | $217,190 | 
| Total liabilities | $272,339 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,355,545 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $278,633 | 
| 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 | $4,906,517 |