Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1946, with $445,495 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226 EIN 38-6066331 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$445K
▲ 977.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$906K
Net assets
$13.6M
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 Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund— 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 rating180 mo reserves · -103% 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 Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund: 180 mo reserves · -103% 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 Eleanor & Edsel Ford 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 Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.6M (FY2013) to $445K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.6M
Operating margin
-103.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $445,495▲977% | $906,393▲1.4% | $13,608,563▼3.3% | $13,608,563▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $41,366▲105% | $894,262▼1.1% | $14,069,461▼5.7% | $14,069,461▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$768,694▼127% | $904,495▼7.9% | $14,922,357▼10.0% | $14,922,357▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,890,856▲55.2% | $981,688▲5.2% | $16,583,570▲13.0% | $16,583,570▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,862,387▲362% | $933,194▼1.1% | $14,674,402▲6.8% | $14,675,237▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $403,004▲6.8% | $943,966▼1.2% | $13,745,209▼1.7% | $13,745,934▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $377,370▼42.2% | $955,165▼35.4% | $13,980,919▼4.0% | $13,983,139▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $652,865▲92.6% | $1,477,896▲3.2% | $14,558,714▼1.5% | $14,561,976▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $339,051▲152% | $1,431,411▼23.8% | $14,778,305▼6.9% | $14,778,305▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$653,636▼140% | $1,877,609▲82.4% | $15,870,107▼13.8% | $15,870,107▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,647,764▼36.6% | $1,029,344▼33.2% | $18,401,352▲3.5% | $18,418,233▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,598,141 | $1,540,034▼0.1% | $17,782,932▲6.3% | $17,805,379▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,541,805▲6.1% | $16,724,825▲23.5% | $16,730,398▲23.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,452,508▲0.1% | $13,541,457▼7.2% | $13,541,594▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,450,795 | $14,586,780 | $14,586,780 | 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 Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6066331, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's EIN?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6066331.
- How much revenue does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund report?
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund reported $445,495 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund (EIN 38-6066331) 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.