E Root Fitch Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
E Root Fitch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dowagiac, Michigan, registered in 1943, with $26,138 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 114, Dowagiac, MI, 49047 EIN 38-6009605 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$26K
▲ 20.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$443K
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.
F
—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 Root Fitch Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · -361% 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 Root Fitch Foundation: 44 mo reserves · -361% margin earns a F 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 Root Fitch 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 E Root Fitch Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $74K (FY2013) to $26K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $443K
Operating margin
-360.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$443K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$443K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,138▲20.3% | $120,441▼6.1% | $442,607▲2.1% | $442,607▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $21,735▲24.6% | $128,210▼1.0% | $433,652▲9.9% | $433,652▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $17,446▼46.5% | $129,492▲11.1% | $394,665▼24.5% | $412,026▼24.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $32,606▲3.1% | $116,530▲332% | $522,766▼7.2% | $542,814▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $31,618▼68.6% | $26,969▼81.8% | $563,456▲3.6% | $580,445▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $100,566▲151% | $147,953▲27.1% | $544,084▼7.6% | $566,572▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $40,140▼67.4% | $116,399▲18.6% | $589,029▼11.5% | $592,271▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $123,170▲1030% | $98,176▼19.7% | $665,288▲3.9% | $665,294▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $10,901▼88.9% | $122,314▲11.9% | $640,294▼14.8% | $640,300▼14.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $98,459▲5.1% | $109,297▼6.3% | $751,707▼1.4% | $751,713▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $93,652▲26.4% | $116,684▼7.4% | $762,545▼2.9% | $762,551▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $74,114 | $125,972 | $785,577 | $785,577 | 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 E Root Fitch Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E Root Fitch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6009605, based in Dowagiac, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E Root Fitch Foundation's EIN?
- E Root Fitch Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6009605.
- How much revenue does E Root Fitch Foundation report?
- E Root Fitch Foundation reported $26,138 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E Root Fitch Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades E Root Fitch Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E Root Fitch Foundation (EIN 38-6009605) 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.