Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Park Ridge, Illinois, registered in 2000, with $10,051 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$10K
▼ 88.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$36K
Net assets
$17K
Employees
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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 H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation: 6 mo reserves · -254% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $150K (FY2015) to $10K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-254.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,051▼88.2% | $35,581▼55.9% | $17,084▼59.9% | $17,084▼59.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $85,053▲6.3% | $80,630▼18.5% | $42,614▲11.6% | $42,614▲11.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $80,028▲220% | $98,914▲3.6% | $38,191▼33.1% | $38,191▼33.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $25,037▼91.7% | $95,497▼59.6% | $57,077▼55.2% | $57,077▼55.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $300,103▼14.3% | $236,417▼36.8% | $127,537▲99.7% | $127,537▲99.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $350,193▲7.7% | $373,793▲24.7% | $63,851▼27.0% | $63,851▼27.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $325,209▲37.8% | $299,815▲2.7% | $87,451▲1541% | $87,451▲1541% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $236,030▲57.3% | $291,925▲33.2% | -$6,068▼112% | -$6,068▼112% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $150,014 | $219,125 | $51,377 | $51,377 | 990PF |
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Data for Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation (EIN 36-7295674) 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.