Ben E Keith Foundation Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ben E Keith Foundation Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1956, with $988,521 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 75-6013955 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$989K
▼ 49.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$944K
Net assets
$15.4M
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.
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 Ben E Keith Foundation Trust— 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 rating195 mo reserves · +4% 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 Ben E Keith Foundation Trust: 195 mo reserves · +4% 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 Ben E Keith Foundation Trust— 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 Ben E Keith Foundation Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $731K (FY2017) to $989K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $15.4M
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$15.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $988,521▼49.9% | $944,154▲4.9% | $15,360,829▲0.6% | $15,360,829▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,973,879▲92.4% | $899,656▼9.0% | $15,268,534▲7.0% | $15,268,534▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,025,697▲51.3% | $989,166▲0.5% | $14,263,668▲0.3% | $14,263,668▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $677,699▼43.2% | $983,985▲15.0% | $14,226,135▼2.1% | $14,226,135▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,193,818▲67.1% | $855,895▲2.3% | $14,531,504▲2.4% | $14,531,504▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $714,297▼2.3% | $836,328▲0.6% | $14,195,902▼0.6% | $14,195,902▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $730,880 | $830,967▼6.1% | $14,283,144▼0.2% | $14,283,144▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $884,737▲1.8% | $14,315,128▲0.2% | $14,315,128▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $868,688 | $14,286,724 | $14,286,724 | 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 Ben E Keith Foundation Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ben E Keith Foundation Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6013955, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ben E Keith Foundation Trust's EIN?
- Ben E Keith Foundation Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6013955.
- How much revenue does Ben E Keith Foundation Trust report?
- Ben E Keith Foundation Trust reported $988,521 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ben E Keith Foundation Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Ben E Keith Foundation Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ben E Keith Foundation Trust (EIN 75-6013955) 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.