Benson & Edith Ford Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benson & Edith Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1954, with $1,450,414 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226 EIN 38-6066333 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 36.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$16.4M
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 Benson & Edith Ford Fund— 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 rating137 mo reserves · +1% 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 Benson & Edith Ford Fund: 137 mo reserves · +1% 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 Benson & Edith Ford Fund— 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 Benson & Edith Ford Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.0M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $16.4M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$16.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,450,414▲36.0% | $1,440,163▼15.0% | $16,412,281▲0.1% | $16,412,281▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,066,841▼74.6% | $1,694,492▲5.1% | $16,402,030▼3.7% | $16,402,030▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,197,759▲130% | $1,612,611▼10.3% | $17,029,681▲17.9% | $17,049,661▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,827,069▲51.5% | $1,798,699▼5.7% | $14,449,753▲0.3% | $14,456,033▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,205,879▲29.3% | $1,908,212▼17.5% | $14,402,785▼4.6% | $14,403,606▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $932,903▼50.3% | $2,311,667▼17.3% | $15,105,118▼8.4% | $15,111,659▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,876,500▲105% | $2,793,826▼14.1% | $16,483,882▼5.3% | $16,487,295▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $914,098▼8.2% | $3,251,639▲4.7% | $17,401,208▼11.8% | $17,401,208▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $996,082▼20.6% | $3,106,655▲16.8% | $19,738,749▼9.7% | $19,738,749▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,254,110▲31.1% | $2,658,831▲10.9% | $21,850,521▼6.0% | $21,850,521▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $956,431▼51.1% | $2,396,653▲11.9% | $23,255,242▼5.8% | $23,255,242▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,957,823 | $2,142,153▲2.9% | $24,695,464▼0.7% | $24,699,452▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,080,775▲13.2% | $24,879,794▼6.0% | $24,879,794▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,837,938▲0.8% | $26,456,411▼3.1% | $26,456,411▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,823,792 | $27,298,425 | $27,305,233 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benson & Edith Ford Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benson & Edith Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6066333, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benson & Edith Ford Fund's EIN?
- Benson & Edith Ford Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6066333.
- How much revenue does Benson & Edith Ford Fund report?
- Benson & Edith Ford Fund reported $1,450,414 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benson & Edith Ford Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Benson & Edith Ford Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benson & Edith Ford Fund (EIN 38-6066333) 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.