Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1996, with $2,177,250 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 803878, Chicago, IL, 60680 EIN 36-7079867 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▼ 7.2% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$3.0M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 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 Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust: 16 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 Bernard H Van Der Steen 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 Bernard H Van Der Steen 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 $1.3M (FY2020) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.0M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,177,250▼7.2% | $2,203,390▲0.3% | $2,952,320▼5.7% | $2,952,320▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,345,087▲36.3% | $2,197,131▲23.9% | $3,129,318▲4.7% | $3,129,318▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,720,895▲11.5% | $1,773,624▲20.9% | $2,989,718▼1.7% | $2,989,718▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,543,823▲14.7% | $1,466,609▲14.2% | $3,042,447▲2.6% | $3,042,447▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,346,491 | $1,283,888 | $2,965,233 | $2,965,233 | 990 |
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 Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7079867, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust's EIN?
- Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7079867.
- How much revenue does Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust report?
- Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust reported $2,177,250 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bernard H Van Der Steen Trust (EIN 36-7079867) 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.