Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1950, with $147,994 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10030 S Oakley Ave Apt 1, Chicago, IL, 60643 EIN 36-6054662 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$148K
▲ 202.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$95K
Net assets
$1.8M
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.
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 Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund— 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 rating232 mo reserves · +36% 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 Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund: 232 mo reserves · +36% 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 Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund— 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 Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10030 S Oakley Ave Apt 1, Chicago, IL, 60643
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2013) to $148K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $679Net assets $1.8M
Operating margin
35.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$679
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,994▲203% | $95,236▲4.8% | $1,844,716▲7.0% | $1,845,395▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $48,866▼15.3% | $90,905▼19.7% | $1,723,944▲11.2% | $1,723,944▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $57,666▼75.2% | $113,159▲3.4% | $1,550,683▼12.7% | $1,550,683▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $232,297▲116% | $109,396▼42.0% | $1,776,469▲2.6% | $1,776,469▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $107,545▼30.0% | $188,581▲62.0% | $1,731,188▲10.1% | $1,731,188▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $153,714▼27.1% | $116,423▼48.7% | $1,572,108▼3.4% | $1,577,668▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $210,765▲48.0% | $226,909▲15.7% | $1,628,176▼10.9% | $1,628,176▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $142,412▲44.6% | $196,082▲2.3% | $1,827,793▼0.1% | $1,827,793▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $98,465▼15.2% | $191,583▼0.6% | $1,829,849▲2.6% | $1,829,849▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $116,179▼9.3% | $192,801▲24.7% | $1,782,612▼15.9% | $1,782,612▼15.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $128,044 | $154,624▲26.3% | $2,120,147▲8.3% | $2,120,147▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $122,413 | $1,958,558 | $1,958,558 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6054662, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund's EIN?
- Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6054662.
- How much revenue does Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund report?
- Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund reported $147,994 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Celia M Howard Fellowship Fund (EIN 36-6054662) 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.