Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 1977, with $14,283 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4385 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38117 EIN 59-1752801 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$14K
▲ 298.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,615
Net assets
$129K
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.
C+
—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 Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund— 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 rating161 mo reserves · +33% 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 Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund: 161 mo reserves · +33% 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 Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5,056 (FY2009) to $14K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $129K
Operating margin
32.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$129K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$129K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,283▲298% | $9,615▲1.6% | $129,213▲3.8% | $129,213▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $3,586▼53.7% | $9,462▲9.1% | $124,449▼4.6% | $124,449▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $7,744▼6.4% | $8,672▼9.6% | $130,480▼0.8% | $130,480▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $8,277▼51.8% | $9,589▲2.0% | $131,518▼1.1% | $131,518▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $17,160▲111% | $9,398▲0.6% | $132,915▲6.1% | $132,915▲6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $8,138▲23.2% | $9,344▲0.2% | $125,232▼0.9% | $125,232▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $6,604▲61.3% | $9,321▼0.1% | $126,411▼2.6% | $126,411▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $4,093▼32.0% | $9,326▲1.7% | $129,820▼3.5% | $129,820▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $6,019▼26.9% | $9,166▲6.6% | $134,461▼3.1% | $134,461▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $8,237▼21.2% | $8,598▼5.0% | $138,806▼0.3% | $138,806▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $10,457▲48.9% | $9,055▼0.1% | $139,168▲0.9% | $139,168▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $7,022▼9.0% | $9,060 | $137,895▼1.4% | $137,895▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $7,715▼31.1% | $9,064▲0.4% | $139,797▼0.9% | $139,797▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $11,194▲121% | $9,027▼5.3% | $141,117▲1.5% | $141,117▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $5,056 | $9,530 | $139,002 | $139,002 | 990EZ |
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 Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-1752801, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-1752801.
- How much revenue does Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund report?
- Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $14,283 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jere B Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund (EIN 59-1752801) 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.