Dignity-chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1980, with $22,970 in FY2016 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2016)
$23K
▼ 19.1% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2016)
$25K
Net assets
$73K
Employees
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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 Dignity-chicago Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dignity-chicago Inc: 35 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Dignity-chicago Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dignity-chicago Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $29K (FY2010) to $23K (FY2016) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$73K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$73K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,970▼19.1% | $25,218▲4.6% | $72,993▲10.2% | $72,993▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $28,393▲17.5% | $24,099▼13.2% | $66,222▲16.9% | $66,222▲16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $24,169▼53.9% | $27,749▼27.8% | $56,655▼11.1% | $56,655▼11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $52,469▲58.6% | $38,432▲18.7% | $63,747▲37.7% | $63,747▲37.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $33,089▼20.0% | $32,368▼20.0% | $46,300▲3.1% | $46,300▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,372▲41.0% | $40,444▲36.6% | $44,926▲0.2% | $44,926▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $29,349 | $29,607 | $44,851 | $44,851 | 990EZ |
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Data for Dignity-chicago Inc (EIN 36-3034455) 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.