R D Ford Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
R D Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Simi Valley, California, registered in 2012, with $90,766 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4957 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, 93063 EIN 45-5073950 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$91K
▼ 2.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$9,967
Net assets
$2.5M
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.
C+
—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 R D Ford Foundation— 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 rating3063 mo reserves · +89% 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 R D Ford Foundation: 3063 mo reserves · +89% 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 R D Ford 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 R D Ford Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4957 Westwood St, Simi Valley, CA, 93063
- City
- Simi Valley
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2014) to $91K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
89.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,766▼2.5% | $9,967▲245% | $2,544,440▲3.3% | $2,544,440▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $93,060▲117% | $2,885▼95.6% | $2,463,641▲3.8% | $2,463,641▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $42,911▼72.2% | $65,355▼13.9% | $2,373,466▼9.2% | $2,373,466▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $154,382▲14.2% | $75,906▲20.4% | $2,614,402▲3.1% | $2,614,402▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $135,189▼18.3% | $63,050▼2.9% | $2,535,926▲2.9% | $2,535,926▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $165,537▲68.6% | $64,959▼0.5% | $2,463,787▲4.3% | $2,463,787▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $98,165▼62.8% | $65,287▼39.1% | $2,363,209▲1.4% | $2,363,209▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $263,602▼29.9% | $107,227▼4.7% | $2,330,331▲6.7% | $2,330,331▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $376,181▲615% | $112,470▲19.2% | $2,183,371▼7.9% | $2,183,371▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $52,590 | $94,333 | $2,369,950 | $2,369,950 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is R D Ford Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. R D Ford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5073950, based in Simi Valley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is R D Ford Foundation's EIN?
- R D Ford Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5073950.
- How much revenue does R D Ford Foundation report?
- R D Ford Foundation reported $90,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does R D Ford Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades R D Ford Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for R D Ford Foundation (EIN 45-5073950) 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.