Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Southfield, Michigan, registered in 2011, with $132,383 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
27777 Franklin Rd Ste 2500, Southfield, MI, 48034 EIN 45-1657823 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2025)
$132K
▲ 13.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$314K
Net assets
$607K
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.
F
—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 Norbert A Zuckerman 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 rating23 mo reserves · -137% 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 Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation: 23 mo reserves · -137% 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 Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 27777 Franklin Rd Ste 2500, Southfield, MI, 48034
- City
- Southfield
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2013) to $132K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $607K
Operating margin
-136.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$607K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$607K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,383▲13.1% | $313,631▲127% | $606,508▼18.0% | $606,508▼18.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $117,062▼29.0% | $138,366▼35.1% | $739,578▼3.4% | $739,578▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $164,973▼35.7% | $213,262▲153% | $765,283▼5.5% | $765,283▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $256,705▲235% | $84,390▼9.6% | $809,608▲26.9% | $809,608▲26.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,722▲2258% | $93,357▲47.7% | $637,745▼2.5% | $637,745▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,253▼86.8% | $63,207▼8.9% | $654,380▼8.4% | $654,380▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $24,636▲153% | $69,419▲9.3% | $714,334▼5.9% | $714,334▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$46,222▼208% | $63,524▼0.8% | $759,117▼12.6% | $759,117▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $42,740▲128% | $64,048▲89.8% | $869,036▼2.4% | $869,036▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,773▲6.2% | $33,748▲162% | $890,344▼1.7% | $890,344▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $17,683▲602% | $12,890▼87.5% | $905,319▲0.5% | $905,319▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,519▼99.7% | $102,980 | $900,526▼10.0% | $900,526▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,000,987 | $0 | $1,000,987 | $1,000,987 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1657823, based in Southfield, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation's EIN?
- Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1657823.
- How much revenue does Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation report?
- Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation reported $132,383 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Norbert A Zuckerman Foundation (EIN 45-1657823) 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.