Cary-grove Food Pantry
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Cary-grove Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cary, Illinois, registered in 1991, with $104,155 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8901 Cary Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL, 60013 EIN 36-3711072 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$104K
▲ 14.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$564K
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+
—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 Cary-grove Food Pantry— 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 rating69 mo reserves · +6% 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 Cary-grove Food Pantry: 69 mo reserves · +6% 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 Cary-grove Food Pantry— 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 Cary-grove Food Pantry: 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 $96K (FY2012) to $104K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $564K
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$564K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$564K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,155▲14.7% | $98,338▲13.1% | $564,165▲1.0% | $564,165▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $90,792▼4.3% | $86,944▲30.2% | $558,348▲0.7% | $558,348▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $94,858▼57.1% | $66,780▲93.8% | $554,500▲5.3% | $554,500▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $221,238▲47.6% | $34,467▼33.7% | $526,422▲55.0% | $526,422▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $149,858▲106% | $52,002▲23.3% | $339,651▲40.5% | $339,651▲40.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $72,880▼3.1% | $42,191▼15.9% | $241,795▲14.5% | $241,795▲14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $75,174▲33.2% | $50,162▼27.5% | $211,106▲13.4% | $211,106▲13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $56,452▼27.9% | $69,157▲4.1% | $186,094▼6.4% | $186,094▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $78,275▼18.6% | $66,410▼12.5% | $198,799▲24.1% | $198,799▲24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $96,103 | $75,898 | $160,166 | $160,166 | 990EZ |
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 · $3.4M total
9 grants to Cary-grove Food Pantry totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2023 | $528,623 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2022 | $456,232 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2021 | $446,475 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2020 | $446,698 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2020 | $446,698 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2016 | $357,981 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry,incr. capacity | 2015 | $369,479 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feeding hungry | 2014 | $312,171 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cary-grove Food Pantry a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cary-grove Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3711072, based in Cary, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cary-grove Food Pantry's EIN?
- Cary-grove Food Pantry's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3711072.
- How much revenue does Cary-grove Food Pantry report?
- Cary-grove Food Pantry reported $104,155 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cary-grove Food Pantry have?
- CharityIndex grades Cary-grove Food Pantry C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cary-grove Food Pantry (EIN 36-3711072) 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.