William J Nicholson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Hudson, Michigan, registered in 2009, with $59,583 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$60K
▼ 9.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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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 J Nicholson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 J Nicholson Foundation: 155 mo reserves · -104% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 J Nicholson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 J Nicholson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $19K (FY2013) to $60K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-103.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,583▼9.3% | $121,302▲24.0% | $1,567,045▼3.7% | $1,567,045▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $65,724▲39.5% | $97,861▼20.4% | $1,627,396▼2.0% | $1,627,396▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $47,102▼1.5% | $122,992▼6.1% | $1,660,569▼4.4% | $1,660,569▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $47,820▼9.2% | $131,041▲3.8% | $1,736,459▼4.6% | $1,736,459▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,686▼14.4% | $126,277▼45.8% | $1,819,654▼42.6% | $1,819,654▼42.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $61,573▼93.4% | $233,013▲76.8% | $3,172,827▲39.9% | $3,172,827▲39.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $927,242▲144% | $131,820▲120% | $2,267,960▲86.7% | $2,267,960▲86.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $379,254▲3.7% | $60,003▲134% | $1,214,923▲36.6% | $1,214,923▲36.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $365,778▲117% | $25,630▼48.7% | $889,110▲66.8% | $889,110▲66.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $168,663▲505% | $49,918▲29.4% | $532,897▲28.4% | $532,897▲28.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $27,871▲50.0% | $38,579▲71.0% | $415,155▼2.5% | $415,155▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $18,582 | $22,559▼32.4% | $425,863▼1.0% | $425,863▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $33,368▲49.7% | $430,102▼4.0% | $430,102▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $22,294 | $447,845 | $447,845 | 990PF |
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Data for William J Nicholson Foundation (EIN 27-0350937) 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.