F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 2006, with $137,197 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$137K
▲ 223.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation: 169 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $203K (FY2013) to $137K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
40.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,197▲223% | $81,397▼1.1% | $1,144,945▲5.2% | $1,144,945▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $42,438▼45.9% | $82,262▼6.4% | $1,088,366▼3.5% | $1,088,366▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $78,392▼42.3% | $87,917▼1.5% | $1,128,407▼0.9% | $1,128,407▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $135,803▲245% | $89,290▼2.9% | $1,138,376▲4.2% | $1,138,376▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $39,334▲121% | $91,959▲0.5% | $1,092,374▼1.4% | $1,092,374▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $17,763▲185% | $91,486▲20.3% | $1,107,785▼7.1% | $1,107,785▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$20,778▼137% | $76,073▼15.5% | $1,192,371▼7.5% | $1,192,371▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $55,798▼3.3% | $90,019▲2.0% | $1,289,581▼2.6% | $1,289,581▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $57,693▼71.6% | $88,247▲2.1% | $1,323,795▼2.3% | $1,323,795▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $203,279 | $86,440▲3.3% | $1,354,446▲9.4% | $1,354,446▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $83,641▲8.4% | $1,237,517▼2.3% | $1,237,517▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $77,167▼1.2% | $1,266,994▼1.5% | $1,266,994▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $78,141 | $1,285,974 | $1,285,974 | 990PF |
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Data for F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill Family Foundation (EIN 41-2184583) 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.