Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atherton, California, registered in 1963, with $142,582 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
172 Toyon Rd, Atherton, CA, 94027 EIN 95-6016768 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$143K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$862K
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 Robert F Ford Charitable 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 rating103 mo reserves · +30% 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 Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation: 103 mo reserves · +30% 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 Robert F Ford Charitable 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 Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 172 Toyon Rd, Atherton, CA, 94027
- City
- Atherton
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12K (FY2013) to $143K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $862K
Operating margin
29.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$862K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$862K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,582▲21.9% | $100,299▲30.1% | $862,305▲5.2% | $862,305▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $116,991▲78.6% | $77,085▼22.2% | $820,022▲5.1% | $820,022▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $65,506▲11.3% | $99,068▲17.0% | $780,116▼4.3% | $780,116▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $58,836▲1545% | $84,699▲8.7% | $814,845▼3.1% | $814,845▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,576▼60.4% | $77,943▲5.8% | $840,708▼8.1% | $840,708▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,028▼92.8% | $73,702▲2.2% | $915,075▼6.6% | $915,075▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $125,873▼26.6% | $72,122▲3.4% | $979,749▲5.8% | $979,749▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $171,441▲1349% | $69,780▲4.0% | $925,810▲12.3% | $925,810▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$13,723▼108% | $67,073▼10.5% | $824,149▼8.9% | $824,149▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $164,557▲18.8% | $74,981▲17.9% | $904,945▲11.0% | $904,945▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $138,484▲1075% | $63,606▲9.9% | $815,369▲10.1% | $815,469▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $11,782 | $57,878▲23.7% | $740,491▼5.9% | $740,591▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $46,786 | $786,587 | $786,587 | 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 Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6016768, based in Atherton, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6016768.
- How much revenue does Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation report?
- Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation reported $142,582 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert F Ford Charitable Foundation (EIN 95-6016768) 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.