Edsel B Ford II Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edsel B Ford II Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1994, with $1,021,555 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226 EIN 38-3153050 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 682.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$279K
Net assets
$4.9M
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 Edsel B Ford II Fund— 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 rating210 mo reserves · +73% 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 Edsel B Ford II Fund: 210 mo reserves · +73% 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 Edsel B Ford II Fund— 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 Edsel B Ford II Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $220K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.9M
Operating margin
72.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,021,555▲683% | $278,580▼10.6% | $4,864,032▲18.0% | $4,864,032▲18.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $130,533▲124% | $311,457▲9.1% | $4,121,057▼4.2% | $4,121,057▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$554,428▼140% | $285,587▲14.8% | $4,301,981▼16.3% | $4,301,981▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,398,172▲1135% | $248,780▲13.8% | $5,141,996▲28.8% | $5,141,996▲28.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $113,246▼21.6% | $218,586▲74.1% | $3,992,604▼2.6% | $3,992,856▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $144,371▼42.2% | $125,586▼24.9% | $4,097,944▲0.5% | $4,098,117▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $249,942▼45.2% | $167,319▼37.3% | $4,079,159▲2.1% | $4,079,159▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $455,996▲745% | $266,873▼23.0% | $3,996,536▲5.0% | $3,999,590▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$70,730▼130% | $346,663▲14.5% | $3,807,413▼9.9% | $3,807,413▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $234,215▼49.4% | $302,670▼7.8% | $4,224,806▼1.6% | $4,226,191▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $462,887▲111% | $328,131▼41.0% | $4,293,261▲3.2% | $4,297,343▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $219,861 | $556,197▲39.5% | $4,158,505▼7.5% | $4,159,515▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $398,747▼1.4% | $4,494,841▼1.9% | $4,495,414▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $404,562▲14.1% | $4,582,835▲7.9% | $4,587,541▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $354,461 | $4,248,604 | $4,250,153 | 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 Edsel B Ford II Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edsel B Ford II Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3153050, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edsel B Ford II Fund's EIN?
- Edsel B Ford II Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3153050.
- How much revenue does Edsel B Ford II Fund report?
- Edsel B Ford II Fund reported $1,021,555 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edsel B Ford II Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Edsel B Ford II Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edsel B Ford II Fund (EIN 38-3153050) 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.