Ethel A Brown Tr
501(c)(91)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ethel A Brown Tr is a 501(c)(91) organization based in Manistique, Michigan, registered in 1975, with $35,444 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
315 Walnut St, Manistique, MI, 49854 EIN 38-2130936 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$35K
▼ 7.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$28K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Ethel A Brown Tr— 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 rating430 mo reserves · +20% 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 Ethel A Brown Tr: 430 mo reserves · +20% 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 Ethel A Brown Tr— 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 Ethel A Brown Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 315 Walnut St, Manistique, MI, 49854
- City
- Manistique
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $192K (FY2019) to $35K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,444▼7.2% | $28,197▲30.7% | $1,009,792▲8.1% | $1,009,792▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $38,204▼39.2% | $21,568▲101% | $933,997▲4.4% | $933,997▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,883▲281% | $10,734▼51.5% | $894,549▼14.1% | $894,549▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,522▼91.4% | $22,145▲33.1% | $1,041,409▲19.5% | $1,041,409▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $191,878 | $16,638 | $871,364 | $871,364 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ethel A Brown Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ethel A Brown Tr is a 501(c)(91) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2130936, based in Manistique, Michigan.
- What is Ethel A Brown Tr's EIN?
- Ethel A Brown Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2130936.
- How much revenue does Ethel A Brown Tr report?
- Ethel A Brown Tr reported $35,444 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ethel A Brown Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Ethel A Brown Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ethel A Brown Tr (EIN 38-2130936) 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.