Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Escanaba, Michigan, registered in 1997, with $613,672 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1921 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI, 49829 EIN 38-3351811 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$614K
▲ 85.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$606K
Net assets
$11.1M
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 Edward J Sackerson Charitable 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 rating220 mo reserves · +1% 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 Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation: 220 mo reserves · +1% 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 Edward J Sackerson Charitable 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 Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1921 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI, 49829
- City
- Escanaba
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $184K (FY2013) to $614K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11.1M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613,672▲85.5% | $605,989▲0.2% | $11,097,431▲0.1% | $11,097,431▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $330,772▲161% | $604,583▼16.5% | $11,086,026▼2.5% | $11,086,026▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $126,783▼98.4% | $724,023▲166% | $11,371,617▼4.9% | $11,371,617▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,071,195▲2166% | $271,999▲3.8% | $11,957,177▲187% | $11,957,177▲187% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $356,169▲47.6% | $262,108▼1.8% | $4,162,431▲2.3% | $4,162,431▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $241,388▲4.6% | $266,846▲1.1% | $4,068,370▼0.6% | $4,068,370▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $230,766▼38.9% | $264,006▲5.7% | $4,093,828▼0.8% | $4,093,828▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $377,465▲53.7% | $249,754▼4.7% | $4,127,068▲3.2% | $4,127,068▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $245,607▲16.0% | $262,053▼2.9% | $3,999,357▼0.4% | $3,999,357▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $211,652▼22.4% | $269,802▲5.3% | $4,015,803▼1.4% | $4,015,803▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $272,918▲48.5% | $256,178▲6.4% | $4,073,953▲0.4% | $4,073,953▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $183,823 | $240,881▼1.9% | $4,057,213▼1.4% | $4,057,213▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $245,459▲1.5% | $4,114,271▼0.5% | $4,114,271▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $241,848▼4.5% | $4,133,861▼2.9% | $4,133,861▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $253,298 | $4,257,143 | $4,257,143 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3351811, based in Escanaba, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3351811.
- How much revenue does Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation report?
- Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation reported $613,672 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation (EIN 38-3351811) 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.