Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Michigan, registered in 1981, with $96,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2425 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI, 49203 EIN 38-2346759 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$97K
▲ 153.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$551K
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 Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation— 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 rating205 mo reserves · +67% 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 Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation: 205 mo reserves · +67% 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 Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation— 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 Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13K (FY2013) to $97K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27KNet assets $551K
Operating margin
66.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$578K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$551K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,603▲153% | $32,253▼5.2% | $550,869▲13.3% | $578,015▲18.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $38,133▼8.1% | $34,024▼17.4% | $486,404▲0.8% | $486,404▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $41,489▼42.0% | $41,195▼35.9% | $482,447▲0.1% | $482,447▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $71,589▲35.1% | $64,275▲119% | $482,153▲1.5% | $482,153▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,974▲181% | $29,334▲363% | $474,828▲5.2% | $474,828▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,846▼59.7% | $6,331▼87.1% | $451,200▲2.9% | $451,200▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $46,716▲189% | $49,143▲750% | $438,685▼0.6% | $438,685▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,163▼64.4% | $5,781▼74.1% | $441,332▲2.2% | $441,332▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $45,366▲152% | $22,285▼15.9% | $431,871▲4.6% | $431,871▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,017▼91.3% | $26,509▲2297% | $412,722▼2.2% | $412,722▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $207,695▲1478% | $1,106▼92.1% | $422,115▲95.6% | $422,115▲95.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $13,160 | $13,933▼38.7% | $215,771▼0.4% | $215,771▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $22,721▼4.4% | $216,531▼1.8% | $216,531▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $23,777▲0.5% | $220,462▼5.1% | $220,462▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $23,649 | $232,217 | $232,217 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2346759, based in Jackson, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation's EIN?
- Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2346759.
- How much revenue does Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation report?
- Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation reported $96,603 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational Foundation (EIN 38-2346759) 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.