Together We Can Make A Difference
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Together We Can Make A Difference is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Michigan, registered in 2008, with $149,215 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
224 W Wilkins St, Jackson, MI, 49203 EIN 42-1695480 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$149K
▲ 47.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$130K
Net assets
$81K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Together We Can Make A Difference— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +13% 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 Together We Can Make A Difference: 7 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A 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 Together We Can Make A Difference— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Together We Can Make A Difference: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 224 W Wilkins St, Jackson, MI, 49203
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $130K (FY2021) to $149K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Net assets
$81K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,215▲47.8% | $129,672▲4.2% | $80,763▲31.9% | $80,763▲31.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $100,986▼2.6% | $124,419▲7.5% | $61,220▼27.7% | $61,220▼27.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $103,713▼20.1% | $115,690▲13.3% | $84,653▼12.4% | $84,653▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $129,775 | $102,085 | $96,630 | $96,630 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $10K total
1 grant to Together We Can Make A Difference totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Together We Can Make A Difference a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Together We Can Make A Difference is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1695480, based in Jackson, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Together We Can Make A Difference's EIN?
- Together We Can Make A Difference's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1695480.
- How much revenue does Together We Can Make A Difference report?
- Together We Can Make A Difference reported $149,215 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Together We Can Make A Difference have?
- CharityIndex grades Together We Can Make A Difference B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Together We Can Make A Difference (EIN 42-1695480) 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.