Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation
Only null% goes to programs
Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Skokie, Illinois, registered in 2004, with $143,387 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5215 Old Orchard Rd Ste 340, Skokie, IL, 60077 EIN 55-0851223 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$143K
▼ 8.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$59K
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.
B
—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 Edith E Greene-cowles 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 rating5 mo reserves · -4% 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 Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation: 5 mo reserves · -4% 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 Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5215 Old Orchard Rd Ste 340, Skokie, IL, 60077
- City
- Skokie
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $182K (FY2014) to $143K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $59K
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$59K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,387▼8.1% | $148,465▲3.1% | $58,943▼7.9% | $58,943▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $156,085▲232% | $143,965▲77.5% | $64,021▲23.4% | $64,021▲23.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $47,018▼71.9% | $81,100▼8.5% | $51,901▼39.6% | $51,901▼39.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $167,519▲0.5% | $88,639▼47.7% | $85,983▲1111% | $85,983▲1111% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $166,627▼17.6% | $169,491▼14.3% | $7,103▼28.7% | $7,103▼28.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $202,121▼6.3% | $197,806▼10.0% | $9,967▲76.3% | $9,967▲76.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $215,767▲24.6% | $219,742▲24.3% | $5,652▼41.3% | $5,652▼41.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $173,211▲3.3% | $176,821▲3.9% | $9,627▼27.3% | $9,627▼27.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $167,598▲6.1% | $170,186▲14.4% | $13,237▼16.4% | $13,237▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $157,956▼13.4% | $148,724▼25.3% | $15,825▲140% | $15,825▲140% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $182,411 | $198,999 | $6,593 | $6,593 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0851223, based in Skokie, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation's EIN?
- Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0851223.
- How much revenue does Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation report?
- Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation reported $143,387 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edith E Greene-cowles Foundation (EIN 55-0851223) 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.