Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1979, with $994,635 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 13-2989468 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$995K
▲ 94.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$8.8M
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.
F
—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 Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating68 mo reserves · -55% 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 Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw: 68 mo reserves · -55% margin earns a F 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 Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw— 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 Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $701K (FY2017) to $995K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.8M
Operating margin
-55.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $994,635▲94.8% | $1,541,515▲18.6% | $8,754,173▼5.9% | $8,754,173▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $510,676▼26.8% | $1,299,232▲14.8% | $9,301,052▼8.0% | $9,301,052▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $697,928▼18.1% | $1,132,024▼15.6% | $10,114,549▼4.1% | $10,114,549▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $852,029▼1.0% | $1,341,429▲6.2% | $10,548,644▼4.4% | $10,548,644▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $860,395▲21.3% | $1,263,592▼6.7% | $11,038,042▼3.5% | $11,038,042▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $709,449▼56.3% | $1,353,854▼7.9% | $11,441,238▼5.3% | $11,441,238▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,624,130▲132% | $1,470,118▲36.7% | $12,086,081▲1.7% | $12,086,081▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $700,847 | $1,075,195 | $11,879,570 | $11,879,570 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2989468, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw's EIN?
- Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2989468.
- How much revenue does Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw report?
- Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw reported $994,635 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw have?
- CharityIndex grades Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw (EIN 13-2989468) 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.