Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bozeman, Montana, registered in 1995, with $140,369 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$140K
▲ 1589.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$72K
Net assets
$942K
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 Geraldine C and Emory M 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 →
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 Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation: 157 mo reserves · +49% 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 Geraldine C and Emory M 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 →
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 Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $66K (FY2013) to $140K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
48.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$942K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$942K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,369▲1590% | $71,888▲38.9% | $941,903▲9.7% | $941,903▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$9,423▼120% | $51,746▲43.2% | $858,259▼0.1% | $858,259▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $46,080▲29.3% | $36,148▲11.2% | $859,262▼7.0% | $859,262▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,646▲163% | $32,520▼29.4% | $923,591▲17.5% | $923,591▲17.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$56,666▼309% | $46,071▲43.5% | $786,153▼13.3% | $786,153▼13.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $27,110▼60.9% | $32,104▼41.8% | $906,337▲1.4% | $906,337▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $69,399▲139% | $55,175▲24.5% | $894,185▼0.9% | $894,185▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $29,059▲107% | $44,325▲176% | $902,143▲7.1% | $902,143▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $14,055▼64.8% | $16,077▼77.9% | $842,238▼6.5% | $842,238▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $39,902▼40.0% | $72,648▲64.7% | $901,094▼8.0% | $901,094▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $66,499 | $44,098▲6.8% | $979,199▲5.2% | $979,199▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $41,307 | $930,480 | $930,480 | 990PF |
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Data for Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation (EIN 38-3190683) 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.