Father Clement H Kern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Farmingtn Hls, Michigan, registered in 1985, with $33,059 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▼ 49.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$51K
Net assets
$68K
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 Father Clement H Kern 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 Father Clement H Kern Foundation: 16 mo reserves · -53% margin earns a F 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 Father Clement H Kern 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 Father Clement H Kern Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $80K (FY2013) to $33K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-53.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$68K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,059▼49.1% | $50,677▼41.4% | $67,854▼20.6% | $67,854▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,945▼5.7% | $86,441▲19.9% | $85,472▼20.1% | $85,472▼20.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $68,846▼17.2% | $72,112▲118% | $106,968▼3.0% | $106,968▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $83,137▲115% | $33,059▼29.2% | $110,234▲83.2% | $110,234▲83.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,654▼31.9% | $46,719▼23.3% | $60,156▼11.8% | $60,156▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,768▲2.8% | $60,932▼2.1% | $68,221▼5.8% | $68,221▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,206▼9.9% | $62,212▲12.5% | $72,385▼8.8% | $72,385▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,252▲76.9% | $55,282▲34.7% | $79,391▲8.1% | $79,391▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,625▼16.8% | $41,027▲4.1% | $73,421▼8.0% | $73,421▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,597▲39.9% | $39,423▲23.5% | $79,823▲2.8% | $79,823▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,738▼62.8% | $31,919▼13.0% | $77,649▼2.7% | $77,649▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $80,003 | $36,672▲27.3% | $79,830▲119% | $79,830▲119% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,807▼8.3% | $36,499▲1.5% | $36,499▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,420▼0.8% | $35,951▼17.1% | $35,951▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,663 | $43,359 | $43,359 | 990 |
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Data for Father Clement H Kern Foundation (EIN 38-2613035) 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.