A N S W E R Relief
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A N S W E R Relief is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 2007, with $373,309 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 68401, Grand Rapids, MI, 49516 EIN 38-3639777 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2025)
$373K
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2025)
$301K
Net assets
$1.3M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 A N S W E R Relief— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · +20% 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 A N S W E R Relief: 54 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 A N S W E R Relief— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 A N S W E R Relief: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 68401, Grand Rapids, MI, 49516
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $367K (FY2020) to $373K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $4,700Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$4,700
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,309▼2.9% | $300,501▼11.5% | $1,348,635▲5.7% | $1,353,335▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2024 | $384,627▲2.0% | $339,646▲7.3% | $1,275,827▲3.7% | $1,287,479▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $377,270▲17.1% | $316,598▼23.8% | $1,230,846▲5.2% | $1,244,026▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $322,216▼65.9% | $415,367▲32.2% | $1,170,174▼16.9% | $1,188,533▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $944,576▲157% | $314,304▲54.5% | $1,408,708▲111% | $1,426,668▲54.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $367,408 | $203,479 | $668,733 | $921,163 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $441K total
23 grants to A N S W E R Relief totaling $441K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $33,582 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,064 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $25,149 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $8,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,203 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $23,998 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $38,355 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $38,355 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $18,802 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $7,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $31,450 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $17,435 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2019 | $23,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A N S W E R Relief a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A N S W E R Relief is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3639777, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A N S W E R Relief's EIN?
- A N S W E R Relief's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3639777.
- How much revenue does A N S W E R Relief report?
- A N S W E R Relief reported $373,309 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A N S W E R Relief have?
- CharityIndex grades A N S W E R Relief B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A N S W E R Relief (EIN 38-3639777) 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.