Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2006, with $399,612 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$400K
▲ 90.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$331K
Net assets
$2.7M
Employees
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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 Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation: 98 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $690K (FY2013) to $400K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $399,612▲90.2% | $331,261▼8.4% | $2,716,494▲2.3% | $2,716,494▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $210,098▲2.7% | $361,459▲28.3% | $2,656,087▼5.4% | $2,656,087▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $204,651▲17.3% | $281,665▲22.7% | $2,808,756▼2.7% | $2,808,756▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $174,528▲20.2% | $229,532▼36.1% | $2,885,770▼1.9% | $2,885,770▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $145,211▼50.6% | $359,285▲22.5% | $2,940,799▼6.8% | $2,940,799▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $294,167▼72.5% | $293,299▲19.8% | $3,154,873 | $3,154,873 | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,069,073▲665% | $244,842▲28.1% | $3,154,005▲20.2% | $3,154,005▲20.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $139,797▼66.3% | $191,158▲13.8% | $2,624,934▼1.9% | $2,624,934▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $415,410▼54.2% | $167,968▲13.2% | $2,676,295▲10.4% | $2,676,295▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $906,195▲1273% | $148,437▲11.5% | $2,423,853▲34.6% | $2,423,853▲34.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $66,010▼90.4% | $133,145▲20.7% | $1,800,770▼3.6% | $1,800,770▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $690,288 | $110,328▼3.2% | $1,867,905▲30.6% | $1,867,905▲30.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $113,983▲5.4% | $1,430,794▼4.2% | $1,430,794▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $108,128 | $1,493,867 | $1,493,867 | 990PF |
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Data for Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation (EIN 14-1917252) 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.