Charles W Christie Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charles W Christie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Champaign, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $624,492 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
101 W University Ave, Champaign, IL, 61820 EIN 37-1005392 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$624K
▲ 47.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$275K
Net assets
$8.2M
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
—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 Christie 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 rating360 mo reserves · +56% 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 Christie Foundation: 360 mo reserves · +56% 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 Christie Foundation— 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 Charles W Christie Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$600K (FY2013) to $624K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.2M
Operating margin
56.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624,492▲47.2% | $274,866▼1.8% | $8,249,853▲9.2% | $8,249,853▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $424,307▲96.9% | $279,805▲6.3% | $7,551,697▲8.4% | $7,551,697▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $215,503▼50.5% | $263,128▲10.9% | $6,964,363▼10.7% | $6,964,363▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $434,954▲39.2% | $237,257▼26.9% | $7,800,430▼1.4% | $7,800,430▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $312,552▲6.5% | $324,706▲6.0% | $7,913,048▲8.4% | $7,913,048▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $293,415▼19.5% | $306,205▼0.3% | $7,296,682▲9.9% | $7,296,682▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $364,524▼47.0% | $307,029▲1.6% | $6,638,104▼4.4% | $6,638,104▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $688,189▲130% | $302,071▼15.5% | $6,942,061▲5.9% | $6,942,061▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $299,082▼35.0% | $357,600▲6.7% | $6,555,943▲0.5% | $6,555,943▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $460,141▲18.9% | $334,990▼3.0% | $6,521,244▼2.1% | $6,521,244▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,061▲165% | $345,203▲5.5% | $6,659,141▼2.4% | $6,659,141▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | -$599,640 | $327,128▲14.2% | $6,825,081▼9.1% | $6,825,081▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $286,440▲3.5% | $7,511,254▲8.0% | $7,511,254▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $276,861 | $6,952,520 | $6,952,520 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles W Christie Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles W Christie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1005392, based in Champaign, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles W Christie Foundation's EIN?
- Charles W Christie Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1005392.
- How much revenue does Charles W Christie Foundation report?
- Charles W Christie Foundation reported $624,492 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles W Christie Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles W Christie Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles W Christie Foundation (EIN 37-1005392) 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.