Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, registered in 1983, with $4,795,768 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
555 Briarwood Cir Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108 EIN 38-2476813 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 156.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.8M
Net assets
$45.2M
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 Orville D & Ruth A Merillat 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 rating70 mo reserves · -63% 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 Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation: 70 mo reserves · -63% 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 Orville D & Ruth A Merillat 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 Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2020) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $45.2M
Operating margin
-62.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$45.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$45.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,795,768▲157% | $7,802,979▲35.8% | $45,227,603▼6.2% | $45,227,603▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,869,451▲97.2% | $5,747,272▲38.3% | $48,234,814▼7.4% | $48,234,814▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $947,995▼92.7% | $4,156,441▲38.9% | $52,112,635▼5.8% | $52,112,635▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $12,965,432▲205% | $2,992,970▲46.4% | $55,321,081▲21.4% | $55,321,081▲21.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,257,394 | $2,043,752 | $45,550,840 | $45,550,840 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2476813, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation's EIN?
- Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2476813.
- How much revenue does Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation report?
- Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation reported $4,795,768 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation (EIN 38-2476813) 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.