Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1960, with $2,394,372 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 803878, Chicago, IL, 60680 EIN 36-3154453 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 2434.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$184K
Net assets
$3.4M
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.
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 Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation— 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 rating220 mo reserves · +92% 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 Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation: 220 mo reserves · +92% 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 Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation— 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 Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
92.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,394,372▲2435% | $183,839 | $3,367,284▲191% | $3,367,284▲191% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $94,456▲88.3% | $0▼100% | $1,156,929▲8.9% | $1,156,929▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,172▼58.2% | $47,665▼45.6% | $1,062,472▲2.6% | $1,062,472▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $120,133▲27.6% | $87,662▼1.3% | $1,035,653▲3.2% | $1,035,653▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $94,157▲1.8% | $88,793▼53.5% | $1,003,182▲0.5% | $1,003,182▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $92,480▼60.2% | $191,128▼2.7% | $997,818▼9.0% | $997,818▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $232,138▲521% | $196,459▲188% | $1,096,466▲3.4% | $1,096,466▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $37,354▼45.3% | $68,171▼22.5% | $1,060,787▼2.8% | $1,060,787▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $68,340▼14.8% | $87,979▼0.5% | $1,091,604▼1.8% | $1,091,604▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $80,169▼16.2% | $88,455▲0.2% | $1,111,243▼0.7% | $1,111,243▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $95,668 | $88,265▲65.2% | $1,119,529▲0.7% | $1,119,529▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $53,438 | $1,112,126 | $1,112,126 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3154453, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation's EIN?
- Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3154453.
- How much revenue does Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation report?
- Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation reported $2,394,372 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles & Marie Caestecker Foundation (EIN 36-3154453) 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.