John E Fetzer Institute Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John E Fetzer Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered in 1972, with $66,056,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9292 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009 EIN 38-6052788 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.1M
▲ 41.1% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$42.4M
Net assets
$812.7M
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 John E Fetzer Institute 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 rating230 mo reserves · +36% 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 John E Fetzer Institute Inc: 230 mo reserves · +36% 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 John E Fetzer Institute 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 John E Fetzer Institute Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9292 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009
- City
- Kalamazoo
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Religious Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.1M (FY2013) to $66.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16.9MNet assets $812.7M
Operating margin
35.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$829.6M
Total liabilities
$16.9M
Net assets
$812.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,056,992▲41.1% | $42,404,194▲24.5% | $812,735,493▲6.2% | $829,605,467▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $46,818,953▲299% | $34,059,155▲0.7% | $765,527,522▲5.9% | $778,712,012▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,720,889▼55.1% | $33,818,237▼25.5% | $723,049,815▲4.8% | $737,848,783▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,097,700▼83.3% | $45,394,736▲26.3% | $690,118,322▼13.5% | $713,343,604▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $156,370,461▲920% | $35,942,590▲43.1% | $797,937,290▲43.3% | $817,338,424▲44.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,333,021▼67.6% | $25,124,699▼4.2% | $556,744,589▼2.6% | $566,056,454▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $47,381,857▲78.9% | $26,221,998▲20.2% | $571,341,821▼0.9% | $582,119,447▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $26,488,724▲30.4% | $21,816,809▼19.4% | $576,665,389▲3.8% | $585,747,720▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $20,306,752▼1.7% | $27,075,251▲74.5% | $555,556,666▲9.0% | $564,188,685▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $20,667,014▼28.8% | $15,514,527▼13.8% | $509,568,777▼2.8% | $517,023,002▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $29,016,346▼3.6% | $18,004,279▼12.3% | $524,340,364 | $532,624,243 | 990PF |
| 2013 | $30,091,841 | $20,519,084▼31.1% | $524,215,322▲15.3% | $532,800,038▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $29,760,405▲41.8% | $454,574,875▲9.6% | $462,945,654▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,984,403▼7.2% | $414,646,892▼5.2% | $419,435,133▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $22,621,863 | $437,479,215 | $442,277,957 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Robert A Boisture - Retired 63025 — $678,192 (1.60% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Boisture - Retired 63025 | President & Ceo & Trustee | 40 | $678,192 |
| Jonathan A Lever | Executive Vice President & Coo | 40 | $474,688 |
| Daniel J Cardinali | Chairperson of Board | 20 | $272,172 |
| Bradley S Miller | Treasurer & Director of Finance | 40 | $269,000 |
| Anna Sun | Trustee | 8 | $97,944 |
| Carolyn T Brown | Trustee | 8 | $97,944 |
| Jennifer Bailey Helderman | Trustee | 8 | $97,944 |
| Lynne Twist | Trustee | 8 | $97,944 |
Grants received · $974K total
2 grants to John E Fetzer Institute Inc totaling $974K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $750,000 |
| Community Initiatives | General support | 2018 | $224,285 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John E Fetzer Institute Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John E Fetzer Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6052788, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John E Fetzer Institute Inc's EIN?
- John E Fetzer Institute Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6052788.
- How much revenue does John E Fetzer Institute Inc report?
- John E Fetzer Institute Inc reported $66,056,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John E Fetzer Institute Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades John E Fetzer Institute Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does John E Fetzer Institute Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on John E Fetzer Institute Inc's latest Form 990 is $678,192, paid to Robert A Boisture - Retired 63025 (President & Ceo & Trustee).
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Data for John E Fetzer Institute Inc (EIN 38-6052788) 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.