Tri-star Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tri-star Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saginaw, Michigan, registered in 2010, with $342,737 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1004 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48602 EIN 27-1866546 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$343K
▲ 54.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$269K
Net assets
$417K
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+
★★★★
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 Tri-star 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +21% 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 Tri-star Charitable Foundation: 19 mo reserves · +21% 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 Tri-star 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 Tri-star Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1004 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48602
- City
- Saginaw
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $82K (FY2013) to $343K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $417K
Operating margin
21.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$417K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$417K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342,737▲54.7% | $269,139▲6.2% | $416,729▲21.4% | $416,729▲21.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $221,554▼42.1% | $253,497▼2.6% | $343,131▼8.5% | $343,131▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $382,769▲141% | $260,216▲36550% | $375,074▲48.5% | $375,074▲48.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $158,866▲56.1% | $710▼92.9% | $252,521▲168% | $252,521▲168% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $101,803▲13583% | $10,021▲1352% | $94,365▲3553% | $94,365▲3553% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $744▼43.4% | $690▼46.7% | $2,583▲2.1% | $2,583▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,315▲6475% | $1,295▲159% | $2,529▲0.8% | $2,529▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20▼96.0% | $500 | $2,509▼16.1% | $2,509▼16.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $506▼35.2% | $500▼31.5% | $2,989▲0.2% | $2,989▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $781▼99.1% | $730▼99.1% | $2,983▲1.7% | $2,983▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $87,584▲6.6% | $85,290▲0.3% | $2,932▲360% | $2,932▲360% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $82,158 | $85,025▲6.8% | $638▼81.8% | $638▼81.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $79,645▲42.8% | $3,505▲490% | $3,505▲490% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $55,771 | $594 | $594 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-star Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-star Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1866546, based in Saginaw, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-star Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Tri-star Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1866546.
- How much revenue does Tri-star Charitable Foundation report?
- Tri-star Charitable Foundation reported $342,737 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-star Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-star Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-star Charitable Foundation (EIN 27-1866546) 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.