A Bigger World
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Bigger World is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waukegan, Illinois, registered in 2012, with $1,124,710 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
114 S Genesee St Ste 507, Waukegan, IL, 60085 EIN 46-0577145 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 37.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
B
—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 A Bigger World— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -3% 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 A Bigger World: 17 mo reserves · -3% 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 A Bigger World— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 A Bigger World: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 114 S Genesee St Ste 507, Waukegan, IL, 60085
- City
- Waukegan
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $66KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$66K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,124,710▼37.5% | $1,160,389▲18.5% | $1,615,929▲5.6% | $1,682,240▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,799,336▲15756% | $979,273▲29.1% | $1,530,804▲115% | $1,530,804▲115% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,348▼99.3% | $758,249▲76.3% | $710,741▼51.2% | $710,741▼51.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,704,644▲550% | $430,067▲123% | $1,457,642▲926% | $1,457,642▲914% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $262,330▲40.6% | $192,822▲14.4% | $142,060▲95.8% | $143,772▲91.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $186,516 | $168,497▲173% | $72,552▼14.2% | $75,126▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $0 | $61,813 | $84,523 | $84,523 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Bigger World a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Bigger World is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0577145, based in Waukegan, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Bigger World's EIN?
- A Bigger World's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0577145.
- How much revenue does A Bigger World report?
- A Bigger World reported $1,124,710 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Bigger World have?
- CharityIndex grades A Bigger World B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Bigger World (EIN 46-0577145) 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.