Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1965, with $1,621,717 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Co Impact House, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-2488355 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 94.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$24.8M
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 Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation— 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 rating186 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 Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation: 186 mo reserves · +1% 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 Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation— 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 Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $768K (FY2019) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $98KNet assets $24.8M
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.9M
Total liabilities
$98K
Net assets
$24.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,621,717▲94.4% | $1,606,968▲4.0% | $24,841,150▲5.0% | $24,938,814▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $834,038▲3652% | $1,545,351▲2.1% | $23,650,394▲16.1% | $23,651,528▲16.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$23,482▼104% | $1,513,147▼2.5% | $20,372,256▲3.2% | $20,372,256▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $523,475▼89.1% | $1,551,461▲3.1% | $19,738,556▼18.0% | $19,742,479▼18.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,817,145▲527% | $1,505,123▲5.1% | $24,075,489▲13.0% | $24,086,938▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $768,256 | $1,432,013 | $21,311,610 | $21,332,752 | 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 Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2488355, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's EIN?
- Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2488355.
- How much revenue does Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation report?
- Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation reported $1,621,717 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation (EIN 36-2488355) 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.