Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bensenville, Illinois, registered in 1994, with $4,866,014 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
861 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, 60106 EIN 36-3922804 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.9M
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$5.7M
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 Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation: 15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Chicagoland Lutheran Educational 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 Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 861 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, 60106
- City
- Bensenville
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2014) to $4.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $396KNet assets $5.7M
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.1M
Total liabilities
$396K
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,866,014▼3.2% | $4,605,320▼8.3% | $5,710,641▲7.0% | $6,106,718▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,026,954▲6.8% | $5,022,890▲5.3% | $5,335,191▲2.3% | $5,797,910▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,708,065▲12.5% | $4,768,620▲8.3% | $5,215,900▲0.9% | $5,428,366▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,186,376▼17.5% | $4,403,247▼5.2% | $5,170,419▼8.1% | $5,278,143▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,074,453▲8.5% | $4,642,791▲5.6% | $5,627,878▲26.0% | $5,762,621▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,674,830▼11.5% | $4,396,724▼1.1% | $4,465,805▲6.9% | $4,813,765▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,284,799▼5.4% | $4,447,211▼13.4% | $4,179,357▲25.7% | $4,628,719▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,584,288▲31.8% | $5,136,883▲40.6% | $3,325,193▲17.7% | $3,658,637▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,236,648▼1.7% | $3,653,903▲19.3% | $2,824,397▲24.5% | $2,937,910▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,311,607 | $3,064,022▲97.1% | $2,269,062▲267% | $2,302,527▲254% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,554,592▲26.4% | $617,597▼1.1% | $649,520▼40.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,230,260 | $624,409 | $1,087,383 | 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 · $17.1M total
30 grants to Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation totaling $17.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,624,860 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $1,498,353 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $62,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $49,300 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $28,257 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2022 | $1,556,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $68,300 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $28,000: support to st paul dorchester for scholarships: up to 50% of tuition per student for 2022-2023 school year $7,000: support to st paul dorchester for early childhood collaborative center$5,000: general operating support for the foundation or support for scholarships at other schools | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,350 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2021 | $1,667,111 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $52,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $52,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2020 | $566,093 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support st paul dorchester christian school - tuition, early registration, ppe supplies, teacher sick pay, and general operating support | 2020 | $38,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3922804, based in Bensenville, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation's EIN?
- Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3922804.
- How much revenue does Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation report?
- Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation reported $4,866,014 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (EIN 36-3922804) 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.