Benton Institute For Broadband & Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benton Institute For Broadband & Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 1950, with $1,928,360 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
727 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202 EIN 13-6075750 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 27.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$3.4M
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.
B
—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 Benton Institute For Broadband & Society— 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 rating19 mo reserves · -10% 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 Benton Institute For Broadband & Society: 19 mo reserves · -10% 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 Benton Institute For Broadband & Society— 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 Benton Institute For Broadband & Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 727 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202
- City
- Evanston
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $88K (FY2019) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,928,360▲27.0% | $2,115,555▲35.4% | $3,411,588▼3.8% | $3,458,395▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,518,158▲28.6% | $1,562,458▲18.0% | $3,545,000▲5.8% | $3,577,953▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,180,645▲7.3% | $1,324,585▲4.9% | $3,350,114▼15.6% | $3,379,332▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,100,429▲320% | $1,262,226▼1.5% | $3,967,983▼0.8% | $3,992,381▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $262,149▲198% | $1,280,853▲16.5% | $3,998,443▼14.5% | $4,023,760▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $87,996 | $1,099,410 | $4,673,937 | $4,698,787 | 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.
Grants received · $2.2M total
9 grants to Benton Institute For Broadband & Society totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $538,510 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2023 | $501,386 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $687,481 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Economic opportunity | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2021 | $372,079 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $21,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Benton Institute For Broadband & Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benton Institute For Broadband & Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6075750, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benton Institute For Broadband & Society's EIN?
- Benton Institute For Broadband & Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6075750.
- How much revenue does Benton Institute For Broadband & Society report?
- Benton Institute For Broadband & Society reported $1,928,360 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benton Institute For Broadband & Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Benton Institute For Broadband & Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benton Institute For Broadband & Society (EIN 13-6075750) 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.