Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $252,412 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
615 W Kemper Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614 EIN 36-3132286 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$252K
▲ 58.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$193K
Net assets
$162K
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.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +23% 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc: 10 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $120K (FY2012) to $252K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $162K
Operating margin
23.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$162K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$162K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,412▲58.2% | $193,494▲0.1% | $162,045▲57.1% | $162,045▲57.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $159,580▲19.3% | $193,305▲11.6% | $103,127▼24.6% | $103,127▼24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $133,785▲6.5% | $173,224▲3.0% | $136,852▼22.4% | $136,852▼22.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $125,635▲54.8% | $168,212▲3.1% | $176,291▼19.4% | $176,291▼19.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $81,151▼49.0% | $163,090▲4.1% | $218,683▼27.3% | $218,683▼27.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $159,198▼10.8% | $156,606▼7.2% | $300,622▲0.9% | $300,622▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $178,569▲5.0% | $168,698▲2.7% | $298,030▲3.4% | $298,030▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $170,010▼0.7% | $164,228▲0.1% | $288,159▲2.0% | $288,159▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $171,213▲11.8% | $164,080▲2.7% | $282,377▲2.6% | $282,377▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $153,102▲28.6% | $159,818▼0.7% | $275,244▼2.4% | $275,244▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $119,066▲0.1% | $160,963▲1.5% | $281,960▼12.9% | $281,960▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $118,942▼0.7% | $158,512▲49.3% | $323,857▼10.9% | $323,857▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $119,828 | $106,190 | $363,427 | $363,427 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3132286, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc's EIN?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3132286.
- How much revenue does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc report?
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc reported $252,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School- Music Association Inc (EIN 36-3132286) 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.