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Heat and Warmth Fund

EIN 38-2646924 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THAW WORKS TO STABILIZE AND EMPOWER MICHIGAN FAMILIES TO KEEP THEM HEALTHY, SAFE, AND WARM. WE ENVISION A MICHIGAN IN WHICH EVERY FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE UTILITIES, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES, AND VIABLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. THE MICHIGAN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MEAP) PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN WITH INCOME AT OR BELOW 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY PAYING THE COSTS OF THEIR HEAT AND/OR ELECTRICITY. DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH BILL PAYMENTS IS PROVIDED AS A ONETIME PAYMENT OR ENROLLMENT IN A 24-MONTH AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN WITH A FIXED MONTHLY PAYMENT. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE ENERGY EDUCATION, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, VENDOR ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. FROM JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024 THAW AIDED 7,686 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH MEAP. THE MAJORITY OF HOUESHOLDS, 62%, RECEIVED THE PROTECTION OF AN AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN AND 38% RECEIVED A ONETIME PAYMENT. ALL APPLICANTS RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE.
  2. GAS, ELECTRIC, AND WATER UTILITY ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, ENROLLMENT IN GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITY AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLANS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION, AND UTILITY CONSERVATION MEASURES TO HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
  3. MIWATER (MICHIGAN WATER ASSISTANCE THROUGH EFFICIENCY AND REPAIRS) PROGRAM SUPPORTS HEALTHY HOUSING FOR FINANCIALLY INSECURE RESIDENTS BY MAINTAINING WATER SERVICES.MIWATER PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE APPLICANT ASSISTANCE IN WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) WATER BILL PAYMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IN MICHIGAN WHO HAVE A PAST DUE WATER BILL, UP TO $2500 PER HOUSEHOLD; (2) WATER CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT, CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND WATER EFFICIENCY SUPPLIES; (3) REMEDIATION, INCLUDING MINOR PLUMBING REPAIRS DESIGNED TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION IN WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES ONLY; AND (4) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LINKAGES TO RESOURCES. FROM JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024 THAW AIDED 1,290 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH MIWATER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 March 1986.

    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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