Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1943, with $132,700 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 95672, Chicago, IL, 60694 EIN 39-6092711 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$133K
▲ 89.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating167 mo reserves · +20% 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 Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation: 167 mo reserves · +20% 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 Colonel Robert H Morse 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 Colonel Robert H Morse 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 $152K (FY2019) to $133K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,700▲89.7% | $105,609▲4.2% | $1,465,769▲1.9% | $1,465,769▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $69,943▼6.8% | $101,356▼3.8% | $1,438,486▼2.2% | $1,438,486▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $75,035▼62.3% | $105,317▼4.4% | $1,470,370▼2.0% | $1,470,370▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $199,136▲348% | $110,187▲14.3% | $1,500,492▲6.3% | $1,500,492▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $44,414▼70.8% | $96,378▲0.1% | $1,411,907▼3.7% | $1,411,907▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $152,012 | $96,248▲12.0% | $1,465,590▲30.6% | $1,465,590▲30.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $85,901▲3.0% | $1,121,954▼1.4% | $1,121,954▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $83,402▲11.4% | $1,137,576▼2.3% | $1,137,576▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $74,846 | $1,164,684 | $1,164,684 | 990PF |
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 Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6092711, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation's EIN?
- Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6092711.
- How much revenue does Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation report?
- Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation reported $132,700 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation (EIN 39-6092711) 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.