Model A Ford Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Model A Ford Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Peotone, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $857,554 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 28, Peotone, IL, 60468 EIN 94-3023932 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$858K
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$152K
Net assets
$5.1M
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
—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 Model A Ford 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating404 mo reserves · +82% 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 Model A Ford Foundation Inc: 404 mo reserves · +82% 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 Model A Ford 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 →
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 Model A Ford Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $419K (FY2019) to $858K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $137KNet assets $5.1M
Operating margin
82.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$137K
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $857,554▲9.0% | $151,830▲10.0% | $5,108,247▲16.0% | $5,245,561▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $786,645▲1335% | $138,033▼12.5% | $4,402,523▲17.3% | $4,410,346▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,817▼90.7% | $157,666▲23.9% | $3,753,911▼2.7% | $3,767,534▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $591,004▲85.1% | $127,238 | $3,856,760▲19.7% | $3,861,361▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $319,207▼23.8% | $127,222▲2.9% | $3,221,339▲6.3% | $3,226,324▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $419,137 | $123,670 | $3,029,354 | $3,033,928 | 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 · $186K total
5 grants to Model A Ford Foundation Inc totaling $186K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $105,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Model A Ford Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Model A Ford Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3023932, based in Peotone, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Model A Ford Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Model A Ford Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3023932.
- How much revenue does Model A Ford Foundation Inc report?
- Model A Ford Foundation Inc reported $857,554 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Model A Ford Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Model A Ford Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Model A Ford Foundation Inc (EIN 94-3023932) 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.