Charles F Kettering Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles F Kettering Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dayton, Ohio, registered in 1938, with $41,443,936 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
200 Commons Rd, Dayton, OH, 45459 EIN 31-0549056 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2024)
$41.4M
▲ 170.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$21.3M
Net assets
$463.8M
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
—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 F Kettering 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 rating262 mo reserves · +49% 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 F Kettering Foundation: 262 mo reserves · +49% 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 F Kettering Foundation— 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 Charles F Kettering Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.2M (FY2014) to $41.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.3MNet assets $463.8M
Operating margin
48.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$469.1M
Total liabilities
$5.3M
Net assets
$463.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,443,936▲170% | $21,267,164▲8.2% | $463,812,010▲4.0% | $469,081,788▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,326,258▼0.4% | $19,655,231▲10.9% | $446,029,663▲11.6% | $451,533,176▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,391,388▼69.0% | $17,718,495▲4.3% | $399,840,278▼15.2% | $406,652,738▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $49,720,054▲180% | $16,994,317▼6.9% | $471,752,878▲16.1% | $479,200,505▲15.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,762,033▼20.4% | $18,256,886▼7.4% | $406,217,042▲8.0% | $413,895,327▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $22,309,349▼28.0% | $19,716,035▲1.4% | $376,084,076▲14.7% | $383,190,815▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,974,624▲36.8% | $19,436,285▼4.6% | $327,924,385▼8.6% | $334,932,427▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $22,635,055▲230% | $20,374,649▲1.8% | $358,723,629▲15.5% | $366,291,893▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,868,305▼57.0% | $20,009,539▼9.0% | $310,691,980▲1.7% | $318,000,744▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,982,754▼47.0% | $21,989,459▲2.8% | $305,547,304▼5.1% | $312,307,789▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,175,360 | $21,400,329 | $321,960,081 | $328,027,372 | 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 Charles F Kettering Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles F Kettering Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0549056, based in Dayton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles F Kettering Foundation's EIN?
- Charles F Kettering Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0549056.
- How much revenue does Charles F Kettering Foundation report?
- Charles F Kettering Foundation reported $41,443,936 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles F Kettering Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles F Kettering Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles F Kettering Foundation (EIN 31-0549056) 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.