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Fremont Area Community Foundation

EIN 38-1443367 · Fremont, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE OF NEWAYGO COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$15.2 million
Spending
$12.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 81%
Employees
24
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$324,856, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. Community Development program works to decrease the Newaygo county unemployment rate by distributing grants to charitable organizations focused on providing education, certifications, training and employment of a skilled workforce, along with efforts to support development of small businesses and entrepreneurship development within the community of Newaygo County. The program aims to increase overall business capacity by developing local economic partnerships and utilizing community resources. (Expenses $ 547,930 including grants of $ 470,442)(Revenue $ 365,682) COMMUNITY RESPONSIVE GRANTMAKING: ADMINISTERING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. CATEGORIES OF FUNDING INCLUDE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ACROSS MANY SECTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
  2. $3.0 million spent. POVERTY TO PROSPERITY WORKS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON THE COMMUNITY IN NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN BY PROVIDNG GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY, BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE LONG-TERM.
  3. $2.9 million spent. The Education Program works to decrease the impact of poverty on the community in Newaygo County by increasing the education level of the community at large. Grants are provided to charitable organizations focused on funding Kindergarten readiness, STEAM, Literacy, and remediation assistance. Funding also supports educational scholarships and tuition assistance to students in Newaygo County, and West Michigan community. (Expenses $ 547,930 including grants of $ 470,442)(Revenue $ 365,682) COMMUNITY RESPONSIVE GRANTMAKING: ADMINISTERING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. CATEGORIES OF FUNDING INCLUDE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ACROSS MANY SECTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
  4. $547,930 spent. COMMUNITY RESPONSIVE GRANTMAKING: ADMINISTERING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THROUGH GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. CATEGORIES OF FUNDING INCLUDE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ACROSS MANY SECTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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