Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, registered in 1991, with $4,673,200 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
199 Charmant Pl Ste 2, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 EIN 64-0804548 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.7M
▲ 34.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$44.5M
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 Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc— 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 rating128 mo reserves · +11% 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 Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc: 128 mo reserves · +11% 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 Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc— 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 Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 199 Charmant Pl Ste 2, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
- City
- Ridgeland
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2018) to $4.7M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $44.5M
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$44.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,673,200▲34.1% | $4,164,095▼6.9% | $44,519,542▼0.3% | $44,519,542▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,485,990▲52.8% | $4,473,796▲24.4% | $44,665,990▼2.2% | $44,665,990▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,281,641▼60.8% | $3,595,749▲13.6% | $45,653,796▼2.8% | $45,653,796▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,821,887▲44.8% | $3,164,792▲27.1% | $46,967,904▲6.0% | $46,967,904▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,021,828▲89.3% | $2,489,998▼43.8% | $44,310,809▲3.6% | $44,310,809▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,124,962▼36.3% | $4,431,742▲13.8% | $42,778,979▼5.1% | $42,778,979▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,335,859 | $3,893,153 | $45,085,759 | $45,085,759 | 990PF |
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 Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0804548, based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0804548.
- How much revenue does Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc report?
- Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc reported $4,673,200 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc (EIN 64-0804548) 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.