Cal-met Development Incorporated
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Cal-met Development Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $1,690,546 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4101 South Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653 EIN 36-3301763 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 2.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
-$3.8M
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.
F
—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 Cal-met Development Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +3% 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 Cal-met Development Incorporated: 0 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a F 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 Cal-met Development Incorporated— 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 Cal-met Development Incorporated: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets -$3.8M
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
-$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,690,546▲2.5% | $1,639,450▼35.1% | -$3,793,737▲1.3% | $1,900,577▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,649,775▲5.6% | $2,525,361▼1.8% | -$3,844,833▼29.5% | $1,959,556▼34.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,562,637▲4.4% | $2,571,972▲66.7% | -$2,969,247▼51.5% | $2,989,175▲41.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,496,890▲2.0% | $1,542,883▲4.4% | -$1,959,912▼2.4% | $2,119,574▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,468,241▲2.3% | $1,477,379▲8.2% | -$1,913,919▼0.5% | $2,252,766▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,435,636▲2.9% | $1,365,342▲2.3% | -$1,904,781▲3.6% | $2,433,137▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,395,676▲2.3% | $1,335,162▲3.4% | -$1,975,075▲3.0% | $2,733,191▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,364,429▲0.1% | $1,291,694▼2.8% | -$2,035,589▲3.4% | $2,891,041▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,363,316▲0.5% | $1,328,830▼0.9% | -$2,108,324▲1.6% | $2,543,840▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,356,636▲2.2% | $1,341,282▼0.2% | -$2,142,810▲0.7% | $2,584,318▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,327,785▼0.3% | $1,344,316▼2.9% | -$2,158,164▼0.8% | $2,640,895▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,331,945 | $1,384,172▲3.6% | -$2,141,633▼2.5% | $2,715,730▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,336,040▲2.4% | -$2,089,406▼1.8% | $2,881,619▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,305,287▼0.2% | -$2,051,696▼0.8% | $2,947,349▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,308,302▲1.2% | -$2,034,712▼4.7% | $3,056,915▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,292,180 | -$1,943,780 | $3,154,496 | 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.
Grants received · $314K total
12 grants to Cal-met Development Incorporated totaling $314K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $52,469 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $6,646 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2023 | $43,030 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2023 | $6,477 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2022 | $32,514 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2022 | $9,440 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2021 | $40,413 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2021 | $9,425 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2020 | $52,317 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2020 | $6,647 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2019 | $48,723 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the needy | 2018 | $5,680 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cal-met Development Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cal-met Development Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3301763, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cal-met Development Incorporated's EIN?
- Cal-met Development Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3301763.
- How much revenue does Cal-met Development Incorporated report?
- Cal-met Development Incorporated reported $1,690,546 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cal-met Development Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Cal-met Development Incorporated F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cal-met Development Incorporated (EIN 36-3301763) 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.