William & Martha Ford Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
William & Martha Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1954, with $3,622,919 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1901 St Antoine Street 6th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226 EIN 38-6066335 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.6M
▲ 1728.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.2M
Net assets
$672K
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 William & Martha Ford Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +12% 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 William & Martha Ford Fund: 3 mo reserves · +12% 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 William & Martha Ford 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 William & Martha Ford Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.2M (FY2013) to $3.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $672K
Operating margin
11.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$672K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$672K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,622,919▲1729% | $3,192,346▲377% | $671,923▲178% | $671,923▲178% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $198,102▲10.7% | $669,917▼1.0% | $241,350▼66.2% | $241,350▼66.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $178,948▲63.2% | $676,636▲19.9% | $713,165▼41.1% | $713,220▼41.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $109,668▼56.8% | $564,365▲14.5% | $1,210,853▼27.3% | $1,210,853▼27.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $253,584▲1529% | $492,681▼6.6% | $1,665,550▼12.6% | $1,668,407▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,564▼81.7% | $527,249▲12.7% | $1,904,647▼21.2% | $1,904,647▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $84,819▼58.7% | $467,950▼24.6% | $2,415,832▼13.7% | $2,415,832▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $205,509▲464% | $621,021▲7.4% | $2,798,963▼12.9% | $2,801,285▼12.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $36,444▲109% | $578,410▼10.2% | $3,214,500▼14.4% | $3,214,817▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$415,726▼200% | $643,836▲137% | $3,756,466▼22.0% | $3,757,328▼22.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $415,158▼90.1% | $271,722▼47.9% | $4,816,028▲3.1% | $4,823,348▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,182,919 | $521,810▼60.6% | $4,672,592▲362% | $4,727,720▲367% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,324,029▲10.6% | $1,011,483▲319% | $1,012,061▲318% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,196,978▼43.2% | $241,551▼79.5% | $242,123▼79.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,106,157 | $1,179,609 | $1,185,478 | 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 William & Martha Ford Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William & Martha Ford Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6066335, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William & Martha Ford Fund's EIN?
- William & Martha Ford Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6066335.
- How much revenue does William & Martha Ford Fund report?
- William & Martha Ford Fund reported $3,622,919 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William & Martha Ford Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades William & Martha Ford Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William & Martha Ford Fund (EIN 38-6066335) 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.