D J Edelman Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
D J Edelman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $194,099 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
111 N Canal St Ste 1100, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-7184921 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$194K
▲ 183.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$162K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
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 D J Edelman Family 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 rating125 mo reserves · +16% 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 D J Edelman Family Foundation: 125 mo reserves · +16% 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 D J Edelman Family 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 D J Edelman Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 111 N Canal St Ste 1100, Chicago, IL, 60606
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $98K (FY2014) to $194K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
16.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,099▲184% | $162,312▼3.8% | $1,686,284▲1.9% | $1,686,284▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $68,461▼75.8% | $168,755▼12.5% | $1,654,618▼5.7% | $1,654,618▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $283,357▼3.9% | $192,948▼32.7% | $1,755,263▲5.4% | $1,755,263▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $294,896▲60.6% | $286,654▼0.6% | $1,665,120▲0.4% | $1,665,120▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $183,675▼27.5% | $288,367▲22.5% | $1,657,836▼5.9% | $1,657,836▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $253,206▲89.3% | $235,428▼8.7% | $1,762,621▲1.0% | $1,762,621▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $133,785▼59.9% | $257,910▼26.0% | $1,745,432▼6.6% | $1,745,432▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $333,908▲122% | $348,551▲66.4% | $1,869,329▼0.8% | $1,869,329▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $150,346▼73.2% | $209,504▼34.4% | $1,883,972▼3.0% | $1,883,972▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $560,099▲469% | $319,555▲86.2% | $1,942,929▲14.0% | $1,942,929▲14.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $98,364 | $171,607▲88.9% | $1,704,347▼3.9% | $1,704,347▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $90,854 | $1,774,178 | $1,774,178 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is D J Edelman Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D J Edelman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7184921, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D J Edelman Family Foundation's EIN?
- D J Edelman Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7184921.
- How much revenue does D J Edelman Family Foundation report?
- D J Edelman Family Foundation reported $194,099 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D J Edelman Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades D J Edelman Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D J Edelman Family Foundation (EIN 36-7184921) 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.