Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2011, with $63,840 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2023)
$64K
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$137K
Net assets
$827K
Employees
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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 Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation 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 Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation Inc: 72 mo reserves · -115% margin earns a F 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 Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation 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 Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $21 (FY2013) to $64K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-115.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$827K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$827K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,840▲6.8% | $137,390▼1.3% | $826,680▼8.2% | $826,680▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $59,772▲157% | $139,230▲2.6% | $900,230▼8.1% | $900,230▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $23,285▼7.3% | $135,667▲5.4% | $979,688▼10.3% | $979,688▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $25,110▼66.9% | $128,664▼5.7% | $1,092,070▼8.7% | $1,092,070▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $75,975▲151% | $136,383▼6.3% | $1,195,624▼4.8% | $1,195,624▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,320▲10.5% | $145,564▲6.5% | $1,256,032▼8.4% | $1,256,032▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $27,436▲11.9% | $136,701▲43.9% | $1,371,276▼7.4% | $1,371,276▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $24,520▲2.4% | $95,008▲72.2% | $1,480,541▼4.5% | $1,480,541▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $23,942▼98.4% | $55,159▼13.6% | $1,551,026▼2.0% | $1,551,026▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,452,762▲6917814% | $63,854▲49.5% | $1,582,243▲718% | $1,582,687▲719% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $21 | $42,715 | $193,335 | $193,335 | 990PF |
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Data for Michael J Ward Memorial Foundation Inc (EIN 45-1680045) 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.