Charles E Ross Fam Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles E Ross Fam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Novi, Michigan, registered in 2005, with $27,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
42772 Cardinal Way, Novi, MI, 48375 EIN 20-3643490 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$28K
▲ 46.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$30K
Net assets
$430K
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 Charles E Ross Fam Foundation— 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 rating172 mo reserves · -9% 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 Charles E Ross Fam Foundation: 172 mo reserves · -9% 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 Charles E Ross Fam Foundation— 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 Charles E Ross Fam Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 42772 Cardinal Way, Novi, MI, 48375
- City
- Novi
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $32K (FY2013) to $28K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $430K
Operating margin
-8.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$430K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$430K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,543▲46.7% | $30,001▲7.3% | $429,573▼0.6% | $429,573▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,772▼23.2% | $27,963▼9.2% | $432,031▼2.1% | $432,031▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $24,446▼63.4% | $30,786▼5.7% | $441,222▼1.4% | $441,222▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $66,846▲243% | $32,663▲8.0% | $447,562▲8.3% | $447,562▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $19,491▼36.8% | $30,240▲38.7% | $413,379▼2.5% | $413,379▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $30,838▼70.5% | $21,795▲4.3% | $424,128▲2.2% | $424,128▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $104,517▲290% | $20,903▲11.5% | $415,085▲25.2% | $415,085▲25.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $26,769▲56.0% | $18,755▲14.7% | $331,471▲2.5% | $331,471▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $17,158▼53.3% | $16,354▼9.5% | $323,457▲0.2% | $323,457▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $36,778▲24.6% | $18,075▼2.3% | $322,653▲6.2% | $322,653▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $29,512▼7.3% | $18,500▲23.3% | $303,950▲3.8% | $303,950▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $31,828 | $15,000▲9.7% | $292,938▲6.1% | $292,938▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $13,673 | $276,110 | $276,110 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles E Ross Fam Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles E Ross Fam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3643490, based in Novi, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles E Ross Fam Foundation's EIN?
- Charles E Ross Fam Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3643490.
- How much revenue does Charles E Ross Fam Foundation report?
- Charles E Ross Fam Foundation reported $27,543 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles E Ross Fam Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles E Ross Fam Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles E Ross Fam Foundation (EIN 20-3643490) 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.