Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hancock, Michigan, registered in 1986, with $1,302,230 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
527 Hancock St, Hancock, MI, 49930 EIN 38-2411631 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 23.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$887K
Net assets
$1.3M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +32% 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 Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly: 18 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a A 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 Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly— 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 Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 527 Hancock St, Hancock, MI, 49930
- City
- Hancock
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $508K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $98KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
31.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$98K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,302,230▲23.7% | $886,536▲1.0% | $1,309,066▲54.5% | $1,406,811▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,052,948▲7.6% | $877,357▼0.8% | $847,484▲27.4% | $973,419▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $978,721▲4.1% | $884,234▲11.8% | $665,328▲11.7% | $720,544▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $939,765▲28.1% | $791,029▲4.1% | $595,502▲35.4% | $716,497▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $733,655▼2.1% | $759,709▲3.7% | $439,727▼3.6% | $577,501▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $749,453▲8.0% | $732,876▲5.5% | $456,091▲27.5% | $489,942▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $694,002▲15.6% | $694,974▲2.7% | $357,680▼0.3% | $400,341▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $600,468▲19.9% | $676,929▲17.8% | $358,652▼13.8% | $398,538▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $501,003▼10.4% | $574,426▼4.4% | $416,211▼62.2% | $466,346▼59.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $558,957▲10.1% | $600,788▲1.9% | $1,102,464▼7.7% | $1,148,127▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $507,882 | $589,412▲6.6% | $1,194,430▼4.2% | $1,222,554▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $553,161▲5.3% | $1,246,819▲27.0% | $1,254,890▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $525,291 | $981,650 | $988,551 | 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.
Grants received · $387K total
13 grants to Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly totaling $387K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,885 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,100 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $5,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,050 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Capacity building for donor stewardship | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Sisu (serving isolated seniors in the upper peninsula) | 2018 | $97,406 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Sisu (serving isolated seniors in the upper peninsula) | 2018 | $97,406 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Little brothers - friends of the elderly, medical transportation in the upper peninsula | 2016 | $46,179 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2014 | $5,282 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2411631, based in Hancock, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly's EIN?
- Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2411631.
- How much revenue does Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly report?
- Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly reported $1,302,230 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly have?
- CharityIndex grades Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Little Brothers-friends of the Elderly (EIN 38-2411631) 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.