Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2010, with $277,799 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 N La Salle Dr Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, 60654 EIN 27-6182324 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$278K
▲ 69.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$30K
Net assets
$134K
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 Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr— 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 rating54 mo reserves · +89% 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 Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr: 54 mo reserves · +89% 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 Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr— 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 Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 N La Salle Dr Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, 60654
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $354K (FY2013) to $278K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $134K
Operating margin
89.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$134K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$134K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,799▲69.1% | $29,720▼79.5% | $134,074▲518% | $134,074▲518% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $164,278▲262% | $145,052▲419% | $21,681▼44.1% | $21,681▼44.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $45,403▼80.3% | $27,950▼34.0% | $38,816▲81.7% | $38,816▲81.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $229,937▲42.7% | $42,321▼93.2% | $21,363▼13.1% | $21,363▼13.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $161,179▼87.2% | $626,580▼14.8% | $24,580▼95.6% | $24,580▼95.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,261,231▼34.5% | $735,776▲1.8% | $554,349▲4.0% | $554,349▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,924,550▲315% | $722,920▼18.3% | $533,159▲164% | $533,159▲164% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $464,037▼63.2% | $884,352▲200% | $202,165▼60.2% | $202,165▼60.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,261,591▲65.7% | $294,938▼65.7% | $507,848▲22.1% | $507,848▲22.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $761,462▲5.2% | $860,583▲44.6% | $415,905▼19.2% | $415,905▼19.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $723,731▲105% | $595,137▲33.5% | $515,026▲33.3% | $515,026▲33.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $353,602 | $445,937▲58.7% | $386,432▼19.3% | $386,432▼19.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $280,931▼14.9% | $478,767▲80.2% | $478,767▲80.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $330,273▲319% | $265,709▼55.4% | $265,709▼55.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $78,865 | $595,945 | $595,945 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-6182324, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-6182324.
- How much revenue does Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr report?
- Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr reported $277,799 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cafaro-livingston Charitable Tr (EIN 27-6182324) 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.