Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1989, with $292,997 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 95672, Chicago, IL, 60694 EIN 36-6857916 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$293K
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$409K
Net assets
$4.0M
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.
D
—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 Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating118 mo reserves · -40% 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 Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120: 118 mo reserves · -40% margin earns a D 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 Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120— 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 Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $423K (FY2017) to $293K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-39.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,997▲4.7% | $409,430▲15.2% | $4,029,466▼2.1% | $4,029,466▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $279,835▲27.6% | $355,526▲0.5% | $4,117,310▼1.8% | $4,117,310▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $219,239▼5.3% | $353,909▼10.2% | $4,192,207▼3.1% | $4,192,207▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $231,425▼49.2% | $394,210▲1.3% | $4,327,614▼3.6% | $4,327,614▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $455,675▲305% | $389,132▲8.0% | $4,491,019▲1.5% | $4,491,019▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $112,625▼45.5% | $360,283▼3.7% | $4,425,123▼5.3% | $4,425,123▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $206,840▼51.1% | $374,063▲0.2% | $4,671,413▼3.5% | $4,671,413▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $422,892 | $373,136 | $4,839,626 | $4,839,626 | 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 Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6857916, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120's EIN?
- Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6857916.
- How much revenue does Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 report?
- Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 reported $292,997 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 have?
- CharityIndex grades Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Best Walter & Edith Foundation 110010842120 (EIN 36-6857916) 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.