Citizenship Education Fund
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Citizenship Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $1,534,227 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL, 60615 EIN 34-1447977 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 39.5% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$263K
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 Citizenship Education Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +3% 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 Citizenship Education Fund: 2 mo reserves · +3% 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 Citizenship Education Fund— 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 Citizenship Education Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL, 60615
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Voter Education & Registration
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.8M (FY2016) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $198KNet assets $263K
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$461K
Total liabilities
$198K
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,534,227▼39.5% | $1,493,287▼46.1% | $262,511▼27.1% | $460,697▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,536,837▼25.5% | $2,768,562▼31.3% | $359,867▼2.5% | $585,949▼24.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,406,892▼4.9% | $4,028,502▲2.0% | $369,264▼74.4% | $777,829▼57.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,583,375▼39.1% | $3,950,954▲9.8% | $1,440,982▼20.1% | $1,811,561▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,884,832▲11.3% | $3,599,408▼34.1% | $1,804,559▲78.5% | $2,325,724▲57.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,289,513▼21.8% | $5,465,840▼3.1% | $1,010,695▼14.9% | $1,479,752▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,766,123▲41.7% | $5,638,185▲13.4% | $1,187,022▲1909% | $1,293,211▲269% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,774,196 | $4,970,875 | $59,084 | $350,842 | 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 · $396K total
22 grants to Citizenship Education Fund totaling $396K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Civil rights | 2023 | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Rainbow push coalition, citizenship education fund, & push excel 2023 annual international convention | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,020 |
| Motion Picture Association Inc | General support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | General assistance | 2021 | $7,473 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Scholarships | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture Association Inc | General support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Cb sponsorship of 2020 annual convention and covid-19 assistance to rainbow push | 2019 | $60,000 |
| 1199seiu United Healthcare Workers East | Solidarity contribution | 2019 | $12,500 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | Public | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Unite Here | General support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Prisma Health - Upstate | Operational/community engagement | 2019 | $7,500 |
| 1199seiu United Healthcare Workers East | Solidarity contribution | 2018 | $13,000 |
| Prisma Health - Upstate | Operational/community engagement | 2018 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizenship Education Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizenship Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1447977, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizenship Education Fund's EIN?
- Citizenship Education Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1447977.
- How much revenue does Citizenship Education Fund report?
- Citizenship Education Fund reported $1,534,227 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizenship Education Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizenship Education Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizenship Education Fund (EIN 34-1447977) 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.