Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund
501(c)(3)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1997, with $13,545 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 75000, Detroit, MI, 48275 EIN 38-6042485 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$14K
▲ 32.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$19K
Net assets
$196K
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.
D
—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 Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · -38% 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 Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund: 126 mo reserves · -38% margin earns a D 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 Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund— 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 Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7,381 (FY2013) to $14K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $196K
Operating margin
-37.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$196K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$196K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,545▲32.6% | $18,663▲4.6% | $196,252▼3.0% | $196,252▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $10,216▲2.9% | $17,837▲1.6% | $202,244▼3.5% | $202,244▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $9,928▼43.5% | $17,560▼4.3% | $209,604▼3.7% | $209,604▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $17,568▲101% | $18,346▲22.9% | $217,554▼0.1% | $217,554▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,745▼27.8% | $14,931▼7.8% | $217,791▲0.1% | $217,791▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $12,111▼75.6% | $16,194▲11.3% | $217,484▼3.4% | $217,484▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $49,548▲399% | $14,544▲8.4% | $225,180▲17.1% | $225,180▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,935▼24.3% | $13,419▼4.4% | $192,292▼2.1% | $192,292▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $13,122▲51.8% | $14,036▼1.8% | $196,487▼0.3% | $196,487▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,646▲17.1% | $14,300▼19.8% | $197,083▼11.6% | $197,083▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $7,381 | $17,829▼2.8% | $223,047▼4.3% | $223,047▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $18,335▼1.2% | $233,098▼3.9% | $233,098▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $18,549 | $242,457 | $242,457 | 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 Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6042485, based in Detroit, Michigan.
- What is Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund's EIN?
- Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6042485.
- How much revenue does Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund report?
- Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund reported $13,545 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas S Jerome Lectureship Fund (EIN 38-6042485) 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.