Gerald R Ford Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gerald R Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1981, with $8,526,081 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
303 Pearl St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504 EIN 38-2368003 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.5M
▲ 491.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$56.4M
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.
B
—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 Gerald R Ford Foundation— 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 rating247 mo reserves · +68% 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 Gerald R Ford Foundation: 247 mo reserves · +68% 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 Gerald R Ford Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Gerald R Ford Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 303 Pearl St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.5M (FY2013) to $8.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $231KNet assets $56.4M
Operating margin
67.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$56.6M
Total liabilities
$231K
Net assets
$56.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,526,081▲492% | $2,743,947▲14.2% | $56,365,518▲23.9% | $56,596,435▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,441,394▼53.7% | $2,403,015▲40.7% | $45,504,235▲14.1% | $45,637,422▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,112,205▼48.0% | $1,708,177▲36.6% | $39,871,773▼19.2% | $40,076,297▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,988,662▲282% | $1,250,404▼1.8% | $49,317,745▲16.9% | $49,485,787▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,566,115▼41.7% | $1,273,077▼15.8% | $42,179,187▲10.8% | $42,356,712▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,685,266▲26.5% | $1,512,317▼18.6% | $38,055,111▲18.0% | $38,249,062▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,122,643▼31.3% | $1,858,877▼16.5% | $32,239,710▼5.6% | $32,308,900▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,091,388▼12.4% | $2,226,542▼75.2% | $34,148,691▲9.5% | $34,231,046▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,528,860▲9.4% | $8,970,580▲34.1% | $31,177,898▼13.2% | $31,231,782▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,227,056▲93.7% | $6,691,779▲232% | $35,933,329▼12.4% | $37,126,419▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,666,378▼63.0% | $2,013,733▼29.0% | $41,033,453▲1.6% | $41,351,776▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,499,996 | $2,835,143▲114% | $40,403,529▲7.5% | $40,697,717▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,321,995▼21.5% | $37,578,641▲18.9% | $37,654,256▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,684,401▲27.6% | $31,599,163▲24.8% | $31,630,897▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,320,551 | $25,312,840 | $25,363,191 | 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.
Grants received · $220K total
12 grants to Gerald R Ford Foundation totaling $220K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Civil rights, social action & advocacy | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,180 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $32,250 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $24,632 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2017 | $20,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public societal benefit | 2016 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $8,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gerald R Ford Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gerald R Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2368003, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gerald R Ford Foundation's EIN?
- Gerald R Ford Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2368003.
- How much revenue does Gerald R Ford Foundation report?
- Gerald R Ford Foundation reported $8,526,081 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gerald R Ford Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gerald R Ford Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gerald R Ford Foundation (EIN 38-2368003) 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.