Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1966, with $21,312 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 74-6078188 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$21K
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$25K
Net assets
$268K
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 Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation— 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 rating129 mo reserves · -18% 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 Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation: 129 mo reserves · -18% 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 Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation— 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 Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $23K (FY2017) to $21K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $268K
Operating margin
-17.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$268K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$268K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,312▼3.5% | $25,050▲2.7% | $268,300▼1.5% | $268,300▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,080▲177% | $24,391▼7.6% | $272,485▼0.8% | $272,485▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,965▼71.1% | $26,401▲9.2% | $274,757▼6.3% | $274,757▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $27,586▲37.3% | $24,184▲3.2% | $293,208▲1.2% | $293,208▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,097▼16.7% | $23,441▲0.4% | $289,802▼1.2% | $289,802▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $24,126▼2.2% | $23,347▲3.5% | $293,227▲0.3% | $293,227▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $24,669▲7.2% | $22,549▲7.5% | $292,475▲0.7% | $292,475▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $23,008 | $20,984▼3.2% | $290,329▼10.9% | $290,329▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $21,675▲16.3% | $325,994▲0.6% | $325,994▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $18,632 | $324,083 | $324,083 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-6078188, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-6078188.
- How much revenue does Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation report?
- Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation reported $21,312 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Claire V Smith Charitable Foundation (EIN 74-6078188) 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.