E M Forward Family Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
E M Forward Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, registered in 2004, with $45,897 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3220 Chamberlain Cir, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 EIN 20-0648244 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$46K
▲ 96.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$528K
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 E M Forward Family Foundation Inc— 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 rating148 mo reserves · +6% 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 E M Forward Family Foundation Inc: 148 mo reserves · +6% 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 E M Forward Family Foundation Inc— 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 E M Forward Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3220 Chamberlain Cir, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
- City
- Ann Arbor
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2013) to $46K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $528K
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$528K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$528K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,897▲96.0% | $42,950▲56.8% | $528,432▼0.8% | $528,432▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $23,418▲10.3% | $27,400▲3.3% | $532,949▼0.7% | $532,949▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,224▼51.6% | $26,516▼33.0% | $536,931▼1.0% | $536,931▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $43,876▲29.3% | $39,600▲47.3% | $542,223▲0.8% | $542,223▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,924▲74.0% | $26,879▲16.7% | $537,947▲44.2% | $537,947▲44.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,501▼41.2% | $23,037▼1.2% | $373,070▲2.1% | $373,070▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $33,167▲22.2% | $23,308▼46.4% | $365,267▲2.8% | $365,267▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $27,146▲48.7% | $43,513▼1.1% | $355,408▼4.4% | $355,408▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,260▼39.1% | $44,015▲47.1% | $371,775▼6.5% | $371,775▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $29,989▼10.8% | $29,928▼19.3% | $397,530 | $397,530 | 990PF |
| 2014 | $33,613▲26.2% | $37,101▲86.0% | $397,469▼0.9% | $397,469▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,636 | $19,944▲20.5% | $400,957▲1.7% | $400,957▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $16,556▼15.7% | $394,265▲0.6% | $394,265▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $19,642▼54.0% | $391,976▼1.8% | $391,976▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $42,710 | $398,979 | $398,979 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is E M Forward Family Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E M Forward Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0648244, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E M Forward Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
- E M Forward Family Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0648244.
- How much revenue does E M Forward Family Foundation Inc report?
- E M Forward Family Foundation Inc reported $45,897 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E M Forward Family Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades E M Forward Family Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E M Forward Family Foundation Inc (EIN 20-0648244) 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.