Elmer M Jones Trust
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Elmer M Jones Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, with $45,095 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 75000, Detroit, MI, 48275 EIN 38-6041578
Revenue (FY2024)
$45K
▲ 47.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$60K
Net assets
$632K
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.
D
—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 Elmer M Jones Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · -33% 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 Elmer M Jones Trust: 126 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D 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 Elmer M Jones Trust— 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 Elmer M Jones Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23K (FY2013) to $45K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $632K
Operating margin
-33.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$632K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$632K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,095▲47.8% | $60,000▲4.4% | $631,824▼2.7% | $631,824▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,507▼1.2% | $57,462▲3.0% | $649,625▼4.0% | $649,625▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,888▼45.8% | $55,770▼4.0% | $676,581▼3.6% | $676,581▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $56,960▲104% | $58,101▲23.6% | $701,566▲0.1% | $701,566▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $27,917▼27.9% | $47,009▼8.9% | $700,987▲0.2% | $700,987▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $38,729▼75.5% | $51,625▲1.6% | $699,365▼3.8% | $699,365▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $158,360▲390% | $50,821▲16.4% | $726,917▲16.7% | $726,917▲16.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $32,347▼24.3% | $43,679▼1.2% | $622,896▼2.1% | $622,896▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $42,744▲73.3% | $44,229▼2.8% | $636,541▼0.1% | $636,541▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $24,662▲59.8% | $45,521▼7.8% | $636,990▼3.3% | $636,990▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $15,431▼32.4% | $49,367▲4.4% | $658,822▼4.8% | $658,822▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $22,820 | $47,277▼4.8% | $691,746▼3.3% | $691,746▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $49,641▼1.5% | $715,006▼2.9% | $715,006▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $50,372▲21.9% | $736,650▲3.6% | $736,650▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $41,308 | $711,048 | $711,048 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elmer M Jones Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elmer M Jones Trust is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6041578, based in Detroit, Michigan.
- What is Elmer M Jones Trust's EIN?
- Elmer M Jones Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6041578.
- How much revenue does Elmer M Jones Trust report?
- Elmer M Jones Trust reported $45,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elmer M Jones Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Elmer M Jones Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elmer M Jones Trust (EIN 38-6041578) 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.