Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Southfield, Michigan, registered in 1945, with $274,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
26677 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48034 EIN 38-1719287 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2024)
$274K
▲ 7.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$306K
Net assets
-$12K
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.
D
—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 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -12% 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 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association: 0 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a D 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 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association— 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 Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 26677 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48034
- City
- Southfield
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $569K (FY2013) to $274K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72KNet assets -$12K
Operating margin
-11.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$60K
Total liabilities
$72K
Net assets
-$12K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,000▲7.0% | $305,752▲28.6% | -$11,767▼159% | $60,248▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $256,000▲10.9% | $237,689▼10.6% | $19,985▲1094% | $50,024▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $230,817▼30.2% | $265,854▲16.9% | $1,674▼95.4% | $53,988▼47.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $330,800▼7.2% | $227,495▼39.5% | $36,711▲155% | $102,092▲231% | 990 |
| 2020 | $356,553▼48.6% | $375,923▼53.2% | -$66,594▼41.0% | $30,875▲156% | 990 |
| 2019 | $694,054▼15.7% | $803,894▲5.1% | -$47,224▼175% | $12,076▼90.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $823,453▼2.4% | $765,245▼9.6% | $62,616▲1321% | $122,291▲47.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $844,092▲49.7% | $846,882▲50.2% | $4,408▼45.2% | $82,912▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $563,948▼18.3% | $563,948▼18.3% | $8,050 | $68,401▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $690,562▲21.4% | $690,562▲13.4% | $8,050 | $61,341▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $568,811 | $608,732▼10.5% | $8,050▼83.2% | $68,826▼41.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $680,025▼9.0% | $47,971▲236% | $117,326▲123% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $747,667▲3.3% | -$35,288▲18.3% | $52,610▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $723,755 | -$43,174 | $48,217 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1719287, based in Southfield, Michigan.
- What is Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association's EIN?
- Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1719287.
- How much revenue does Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association report?
- Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association reported $274,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association (EIN 38-1719287) 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.