Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $24,109,525 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
200 W Madison St Ste 300, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-4479735 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.1M
▼ 23.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$18.6M
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 W & Patricia S Bidwill 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 rating143 mo reserves · +94% 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 W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation: 143 mo reserves · +94% 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 W & Patricia S Bidwill 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 W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 200 W Madison St Ste 300, Chicago, IL, 60606
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $216K (FY2013) to $24.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $18.6M
Operating margin
93.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$18.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,109,525▼23.3% | $1,557,491▲51.6% | $18,611,862▲11.0% | $18,611,862▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $31,421,464▲23000% | $1,027,592▲201% | $16,773,994▲1084% | $16,773,994▲1084% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $136,021▼25.9% | $341,159▲61.9% | $1,416,627▼12.6% | $1,416,627▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $183,512▲59.6% | $210,721▼14.0% | $1,621,765▼1.7% | $1,621,765▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $115,015▲7.5% | $244,935▼16.2% | $1,648,974▼7.3% | $1,648,974▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $107,035▼28.1% | $292,209▲31.8% | $1,778,937▼9.4% | $1,778,937▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $148,764▲26.6% | $221,664▼8.8% | $1,964,111▼3.6% | $1,964,111▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $117,500▼44.5% | $243,019▲23.1% | $2,037,011▼5.8% | $1,997,011▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $211,898▲130% | $197,475▼29.2% | $2,162,530▲0.7% | $2,162,530▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $92,271▼65.5% | $279,045▲24.2% | $2,148,107▼8.0% | $2,148,107▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $267,322▲23.7% | $224,746▼0.8% | $2,334,881▲1.9% | $2,334,881▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $216,021 | $226,671▼4.1% | $2,292,305▼0.5% | $2,292,305▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $236,418▲35.5% | $2,302,955▼4.9% | $2,302,955▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $174,502▲8.5% | $2,421,128▼3.8% | $2,421,128▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $160,827 | $2,515,762 | $2,515,762 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4479735, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation's EIN?
- Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4479735.
- How much revenue does Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation report?
- Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation reported $24,109,525 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation (EIN 36-4479735) 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.