Make A Difference Michiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Bend, Indiana, registered in 2006, with $1,961 in FY2013 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2013)
$1,961
▼ 50.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2013)
$1,286
Net assets
$12K
Employees
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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 →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 Michiana Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Michiana Inc: 110 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Michiana Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Michiana Inc: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $3,926 (FY2012) to $1,961 (FY2013) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
34.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12K
Net assets
$12K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,961▼50.1% | $1,286▼49.5% | $11,743▲6.1% | $11,743▲6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $3,926 | $2,548 | $11,068 | $11,068 | 990EZ |
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Data for Make A Difference Michiana Inc (EIN 11-3722388) 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.