Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $102,352 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 66365, Chicago, IL, 60666 EIN 36-3160353 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$114K
Net assets
$163K
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 Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -11% 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 Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association: 17 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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 Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association— 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 Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35K (FY2010) to $102K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $163K
Operating margin
-10.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$163K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$163K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,352▲16.1% | $113,555▲20.2% | $163,035▼6.4% | $163,035▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $88,165▲13.8% | $94,503▲15.9% | $174,238▼3.5% | $174,238▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $77,474▲17.4% | $81,559▲63.6% | $180,576▼2.2% | $180,576▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $66,006▼22.1% | $49,851▲42.5% | $184,661▲9.6% | $184,661▲9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $84,740▲163% | $34,973▼27.8% | $168,506▲41.9% | $168,506▲41.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $32,244▼57.1% | $48,445▼41.0% | $118,739▼12.0% | $118,739▼12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $75,240▲33.2% | $82,146▲76.5% | $134,940▼4.9% | $134,940▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $56,482▼12.4% | $46,539▲23.4% | $141,846▲13.0% | $141,846▲13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $64,447▲82.0% | $37,724▼4.2% | $125,488▲127% | $125,488▲127% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $35,410 | $39,371 | $55,324 | $55,324 | 990EZ |
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 Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3160353, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association's EIN?
- Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3160353.
- How much revenue does Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association report?
- Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association reported $102,352 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (EIN 36-3160353) 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.