Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1995, with $178,733 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$179K
▲ 58.9% vs prior year
Medical Research median: $217K
Expenses (FY2023)
$187K
Net assets
$49K
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 M Schwartz Memorial 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 M Schwartz Memorial Foundation: 3 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 M Schwartz Memorial 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 M Schwartz Memorial Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $76K (FY2013) to $179K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$49K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $178,733▲58.9% | $187,053▲2.9% | $49,453▼14.4% | $49,453▼14.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $112,477▼3.9% | $181,705▲235% | $57,773▼54.5% | $57,773▼54.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $117,009▼10.9% | $54,254▼53.5% | $127,001▲97.7% | $127,001▲97.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $131,369▲72.2% | $116,741▲33.6% | $64,246▲29.5% | $64,246▲29.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $76,267▼30.8% | $87,397▼19.2% | $49,618▼18.3% | $49,618▼18.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $110,165▲20.2% | $108,204▲19.8% | $60,748▲3.3% | $60,748▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $91,614▼2.8% | $90,306▼2.1% | $58,787▲2.3% | $58,787▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $94,253▲4.5% | $92,209▲16.7% | $57,479▲3.7% | $57,479▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $90,237▲12.4% | $78,985▼20.8% | $55,435▲25.5% | $55,435▲25.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $80,255▲6.0% | $99,718▲67.7% | $44,183▼30.6% | $44,183▼30.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $75,701 | $59,479▼23.6% | $63,646▲34.2% | $63,646▲34.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $77,824▲66.2% | $47,424▼5.2% | $47,424▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $46,829▼40.6% | $50,012▲139% | $50,012▲139% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $78,882▼3.3% | $20,966▼36.9% | $20,966▼36.9% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $81,575 | $33,204 | $33,204 | 990PF |
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Data for Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation (EIN 36-3989544) 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.