Chicago Women In Trades
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chicago Women In Trades is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $5,497,686 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2444 W 16th St 3rd Fl Ste 3e, Chicago, IL, 60608 EIN 36-3256699 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.5M
▲ 51.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.2M
Net assets
$3.1M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Women In Trades— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +24% 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 Women In Trades: 9 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A 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 Women In Trades— 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 Women In Trades: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $942K (FY2013) to $5.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $449KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
24.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$449K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,497,686▲51.5% | $4,157,672▲29.9% | $3,130,846▲74.8% | $3,579,653▲57.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,629,520▲61.6% | $3,200,871▲38.5% | $1,790,832▲31.5% | $2,274,342▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,246,341▲43.6% | $2,311,558▲44.1% | $1,362,183▼0.8% | $2,127,612▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,564,656▼40.9% | $1,604,308▼21.0% | $1,372,531▲7.0% | $1,844,226▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,646,485▲63.6% | $2,030,858▲17.4% | $1,282,372▲92.3% | $1,752,671▲81.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,617,678▼0.7% | $1,730,277▲31.2% | $666,745▼14.4% | $967,424▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,629,014▲12.2% | $1,318,675▲17.8% | $779,344▲66.2% | $930,755▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,452,511▲16.5% | $1,119,818▼13.7% | $469,005▲244% | $851,475▲241% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,246,560▲81.9% | $1,297,497▲50.7% | $136,312▼27.2% | $249,950▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $685,172▼27.3% | $860,737▲37.7% | $187,249▼48.4% | $297,125▼39.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $942,205 | $624,930▼22.8% | $362,814▲473% | $489,149▲174% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $809,299▲12.4% | -$97,250▼356% | $178,600▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $719,932▲12.5% | -$21,335▲88.7% | $209,948▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $640,104 | -$188,097 | $164,520 | 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.
Grants received · $2.2M total
24 grants to Chicago Women In Trades totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,200 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support registered apprenticeship technical assistance centers of excellence | 2023 | $275,217 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $238,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $37,211 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | Registered apprenticeship technical assistance centers of excell project | 2022 | $318,337 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support chicago women in trades for their ongoing work to support legislation that will reduce barriers to workforce development. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2022 | $60,218 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support registered apprenticeship ta centers of excellence initiative | 2021 | $218,865 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2021 | $123,075 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2020 | $96,730 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support efforts that improve employment retention | 2020 | $84,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2020 | $66,072 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support american workforce and education | 2020 | $15,510 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2019 | $66,521 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the apprenticeship program | 2019 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago Women In Trades a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago Women In Trades is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3256699, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicago Women In Trades's EIN?
- Chicago Women In Trades's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3256699.
- How much revenue does Chicago Women In Trades report?
- Chicago Women In Trades reported $5,497,686 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago Women In Trades have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago Women In Trades B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago Women In Trades (EIN 36-3256699) 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.