Alvin H Baum Family Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Alvin H Baum Family Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Deerfield, Illinois, registered in 1956, with $3,625,953 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1717 Deerfield Rd Ste 300s, Deerfield, IL, 60015 EIN 36-6063093 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.6M
▲ 206.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$40.4M
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.
D
—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 Alvin H Baum Family Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating105 mo reserves · -28% 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 Alvin H Baum Family Fund: 105 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Alvin H Baum Family Fund— 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 Alvin H Baum Family Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $3.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $40.4M
Operating margin
-27.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$40.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,625,953▲206% | $4,627,877▲17.2% | $40,359,945▼2.4% | $40,359,945▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,184,544▲155% | $3,947,411▲2.5% | $41,361,869▼6.3% | $41,361,869▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $464,291▼58.7% | $3,852,625▲10.4% | $44,124,736▼7.1% | $44,124,778▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,124,954▼91.8% | $3,489,202▼1.3% | $47,513,074▼4.7% | $47,513,074▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,641,553▲444% | $3,533,568▼13.7% | $49,848,826▲25.4% | $49,848,827▲25.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,507,328▼43.5% | $4,095,547▲7.4% | $39,740,841▼3.8% | $39,740,841▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,441,515▲62.1% | $3,814,886▲2.5% | $41,329,060▲1.5% | $41,329,060▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,740,678▲38.7% | $3,723,250▲7.0% | $40,702,431▼2.4% | $40,702,431▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,975,265▼24.3% | $3,479,632▲7.8% | $41,685,003▼3.5% | $41,685,003▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,608,818▼21.1% | $3,227,976▼16.5% | $43,189,369▼1.4% | $43,189,370▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,306,578▲34.9% | $3,867,186▲36.0% | $43,808,527▼1.3% | $43,808,527▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,450,618 | $2,843,190▲5.9% | $44,369,135▼0.9% | $44,369,135▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,685,226▼3.6% | $44,761,707▲2.8% | $44,761,707▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,784,376▲8.3% | $43,563,585▲8.8% | $43,563,585▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,571,003 | $40,043,255 | $40,043,255 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alvin H Baum Family Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alvin H Baum Family Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6063093, based in Deerfield, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alvin H Baum Family Fund's EIN?
- Alvin H Baum Family Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6063093.
- How much revenue does Alvin H Baum Family Fund report?
- Alvin H Baum Family Fund reported $3,625,953 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alvin H Baum Family Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Alvin H Baum Family Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alvin H Baum Family Fund (EIN 36-6063093) 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.