Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Auburn, Indiana, registered in 1993, with $1,585,061 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 284, Auburn, IN, 46706 EIN 94-3152163 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 244.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$855K
Net assets
$6.8M
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 Early Ford V-8 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 rating96 mo reserves · +46% 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 Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc: 96 mo reserves · +46% 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 Early Ford V-8 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 →
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 Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 284, Auburn, IN, 46706
- City
- Auburn
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $206K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $6.8M
Operating margin
46.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$6.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,585,061▲245% | $855,030▲39.9% | $6,824,920▲12.6% | $8,657,237▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $460,035▼4.8% | $611,086▲19.8% | $6,063,852▼1.4% | $8,020,833▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $483,395▼68.5% | $509,955▲11.5% | $6,146,983▼3.4% | $8,138,621▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,535,007▲22.0% | $457,204▲26.1% | $6,361,098▲23.3% | $6,698,071▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,257,742▼23.5% | $362,665▲13.5% | $5,159,877▲22.9% | $5,164,492▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,644,207▲243% | $319,432▲77.8% | $4,198,210▲46.1% | $4,634,797▲33.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $479,753▼62.4% | $179,681▲47.4% | $2,873,435▲11.7% | $3,484,503▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,276,949▲257% | $121,886▲0.6% | $2,573,363▲81.4% | $2,578,201▲81.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $357,598▲153% | $121,140▲1.2% | $1,418,300▲20.0% | $1,420,492▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $141,200▲9.7% | $119,674▲1.4% | $1,181,842▲1.9% | $1,184,620▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,750▼37.6% | $117,988▲72.4% | $1,160,316▲0.9% | $1,161,819▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $206,284 | $68,451▲32.2% | $1,149,554▲13.6% | $1,151,437▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,774 | $1,011,721 | $1,011,721 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $1.5M total
9 grants to Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Building expansion, campaign support | 2021 | $1,000,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $26,850 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Operating and construction costs | 2019 | $300,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $15,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $60,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Stage one of the car display | 2018 | $24,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Program support | 2015 | $10,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3152163, based in Auburn, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3152163.
- How much revenue does Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc report?
- Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc reported $1,585,061 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Early Ford V-8 Foundation Inc (EIN 94-3152163) 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.