Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1975, with $952,042 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
123 N Wacker Dr Ste 650, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 23-7433092 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$952K
▲ 107.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$140K
Net assets
$2.7M
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+
—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 Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation— 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 rating231 mo reserves · +85% 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 Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation: 231 mo reserves · +85% 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 Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation— 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 Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 123 N Wacker Dr Ste 650, Chicago, IL, 60606
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $78K (FY2013) to $952K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
85.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $952,042▲107% | $139,933▲1.3% | $2,691,723▲43.2% | $2,691,723▲43.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $459,185▲213% | $138,152▲653% | $1,879,614▲20.6% | $1,879,614▲19.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $146,821▲192% | $18,336▼86.3% | $1,558,581▲9.0% | $1,573,581▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $50,255▼12.9% | $133,808▲3649% | $1,430,096▼5.5% | $1,430,096▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $57,697▼2.6% | $3,569▼86.8% | $1,513,649▲3.7% | $1,513,649▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $59,215▲17.0% | $27,060▼75.7% | $1,459,521▲1.8% | $1,459,521▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $50,596▼46.7% | $111,321▼19.5% | $1,433,024▼4.1% | $1,433,024▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $94,850▲54.0% | $138,307▲68.0% | $1,493,749▼2.8% | $1,493,749▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $61,571▼91.8% | $82,336▼44.1% | $1,537,206▼1.3% | $1,537,206▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $753,035▲859% | $147,300▲44.9% | $1,557,971▲63.6% | $1,557,971▲49.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $78,492 | $101,688▲10.5% | $952,236▼2.4% | $1,041,862▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $91,988▲4.7% | $975,432▲6.6% | $1,037,408▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $87,817▲17.2% | $915,169▼2.8% | $950,845▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $74,927▼14.8% | $941,797▼3.0% | $953,223▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $87,937 | $971,022 | $971,022 | 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 Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7433092, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation's EIN?
- Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7433092.
- How much revenue does Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation report?
- Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation reported $952,042 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation (EIN 23-7433092) 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.