Make A Difference Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Make A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, registered in 2005, with $30,440 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
300 Concourse Blvd Ste 101, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 EIN 20-2599981 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$30K
▼ 50.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
Net assets
$585K
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 Make A Difference Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating52 mo reserves · -343% 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 Make A Difference Foundation: 52 mo reserves · -343% margin earns a F 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 Make A Difference Foundation— 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 Make A Difference Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Concourse Blvd Ste 101, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
- City
- Ridgeland
- State
- Mississippi
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3,570 (FY2013) to $30K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $417Net assets $585K
Operating margin
-342.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$586K
Total liabilities
$417
Net assets
$585K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,440▼50.3% | $134,730▼32.2% | $585,158▼15.1% | $585,575▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $61,309▼83.8% | $198,796▼7.7% | $689,448▼16.6% | $689,448▼16.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $379,571▲56.0% | $215,455▼35.7% | $826,935▲24.8% | $826,935▲24.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $243,352▼37.5% | $335,152▼29.0% | $662,819▼12.2% | $662,819▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $389,157▼20.4% | $472,261▼40.7% | $754,619▼9.9% | $754,619▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $488,784▼62.7% | $795,763▼31.9% | $837,723▼26.8% | $837,723▼26.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,310,021▲54.5% | $1,169,244▲835% | $1,144,702▲14.0% | $1,144,702▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $847,764▲624% | $125,070▼8.8% | $1,003,925▲257% | $1,003,925▲257% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$161,870▼836% | $137,160▼20.0% | $281,231▼51.5% | $281,231▼51.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $21,983▼96.8% | $171,538▲110% | $580,261▼20.5% | $580,261▼20.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $690,596▲19244% | $81,505▼30.1% | $729,816▲505% | $729,816▲505% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,570 | $116,528▲127% | $120,724▼48.3% | $120,725▼48.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $51,255 | $233,682 | $233,682 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Difference Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2599981, based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Difference Foundation's EIN?
- Make A Difference Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2599981.
- How much revenue does Make A Difference Foundation report?
- Make A Difference Foundation reported $30,440 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Difference Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Difference Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Difference Foundation (EIN 20-2599981) 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.