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Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation

EIN 85-1185307 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF ALBERT KAHN, THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING HIS LIFE, WORK, AND ENDURING IMPACT ON ARCHITECTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$600, board member

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. ACTED AS A NON-PROFIT FUDICIARY TO ADMINISTER A STATE OF MICHIGAN LEO GRANT TO RENOVATE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORS AT THE ALBERT KAHN DESIGNED FISHER BUILDING IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
  2. $26,403 spent. EVENTS - HELD 6 IN PERSON AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THE ALBERT KAHN SONATA, A MULTI-MEDIA MUSICAL EVENT HELD IN THE LOBBY OF THE FISHER BUILDING WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 200. A SPECIAL PRESENTATION WAS ALSO GIVEN TO DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
  3. $19,406 spent. TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - CONDUCTED 14 EDUCATIONAL TOURS, HELD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AT MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION, CONTINUED EXPANSION OF AKLFS WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
  4. $2,934 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSED INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP AND EVENT TRACKING SOFTWARE, ONLINE MEETING SOFTWARE, AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. REVENUE CONSISTS OF DONATIONS RECEIVED.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSED INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP AND EVENT 2934. 0. 22159.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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