Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2005, with $743,114 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
189 E Lakeshore Dr 19, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-7435405 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2023)
$743K
▲ 56.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$737K
Net assets
$14K
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 Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +1% 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 Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C 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 Barbara Bluhm-kaul 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 Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 189 E Lakeshore Dr 19, Chicago, IL, 60611
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $420K (FY2013) to $743K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $8,834Net assets $14K
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22K
Total liabilities
$8,834
Net assets
$14K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $743,114▲56.7% | $736,849▲57.4% | $13,514▲86.4% | $22,348▲39.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $474,172▼1.2% | $468,163▼1.7% | $7,249▲485% | $16,083▲59.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $479,914▲210% | $476,410▲145% | $1,240▲155% | $10,074▲21.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $155,000▼53.0% | $194,400▼32.4% | -$2,264▼106% | $8,278▼82.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $330,000▲43.4% | $287,411▲27.1% | $37,136▲781% | $47,157▲858% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $230,100▼16.4% | $226,126▼20.5% | -$5,453▲42.2% | $4,920▲1605% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $275,100▲1.9% | $284,467▲4.0% | -$9,427▼15612% | -$327▼104% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $270,000▲12.5% | $273,447▲12.3% | -$60▼102% | $7,935▼29.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $240,000▼7.7% | $243,483▼9.0% | $3,387▼50.7% | $11,321▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $260,000▼38.1% | $267,536▼36.5% | $6,870▼52.3% | $13,332▼29.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $420,000 | $421,538▲198% | $14,406▼9.6% | $18,980▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $141,393▼10.3% | $15,944▼28.6% | $19,494▼22.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $157,678 | $22,337 | $25,154 | 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 Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7435405, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation's EIN?
- Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7435405.
- How much revenue does Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation report?
- Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation reported $743,114 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Barbara Bluhm-kaul Foundation (EIN 36-7435405) 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.