Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2000, with $1,026,319 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605 EIN 36-4327041 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.0M
▲ 31.1% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2025)
$813K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P— 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 rating20 mo reserves · +21% 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 Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P: 20 mo reserves · +21% 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 Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $355K (FY2018) to $1.0M (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $6,763Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$6,763
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,026,319▲31.1% | $813,410▲19.3% | $1,385,070▲28.0% | $1,391,833▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2024 | $782,851▲26.6% | $681,770▲18.0% | $1,082,356▲13.3% | $1,096,672▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $618,284▲13.2% | $577,930▲4.6% | $955,065▲14.1% | $976,610▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $546,401▼10.9% | $552,704▼5.9% | $836,791▼17.8% | $865,490▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $613,437▲11.2% | $587,089▲0.7% | $1,017,907▲8.2% | $1,018,574▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $551,714▼30.7% | $582,861▲3.1% | $941,108▲2.5% | $941,108▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $795,565▲124% | $565,268▼12.9% | $918,065▲42.8% | $918,065▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $355,156 | $648,744 | $642,833 | $642,833 | 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 · $159K total
6 grants to Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P totaling $159K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $13,650 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For general operating support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2017 | $5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4327041, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P's EIN?
- Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4327041.
- How much revenue does Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P report?
- Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P reported $1,026,319 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Tax and Budget Accountability N F P (EIN 36-4327041) 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.