Edward S Sprague Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edward S Sprague Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1957, with $59,516 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1726 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL, 60657 EIN 36-6070124 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$60K
▲ 22.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
F
—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 Edward S Sprague Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · -126% 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 Edward S Sprague Foundation: 126 mo reserves · -126% margin earns a F 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 Edward S Sprague 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 Edward S Sprague Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2013) to $60K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-126.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,516▲22.6% | $134,573▲198% | $1,410,924▼2.4% | $1,410,924▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $48,551▲25.1% | $45,111▼72.6% | $1,445,244▲0.2% | $1,445,244▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $38,807▼60.3% | $164,888▲365% | $1,441,804▼8.0% | $1,441,804▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $97,775▼38.4% | $35,438▼78.3% | $1,567,885▲5.5% | $1,567,885▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $158,602▲171% | $163,594▲4.7% | $1,486,662▼0.3% | $1,486,662▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $58,441▲55.2% | $156,200▲9.9% | $1,491,654▼4.5% | $1,491,654▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $37,666▼67.3% | $142,098▲465% | $1,561,413▼0.5% | $1,561,413▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $115,225▼78.7% | $25,172▼89.4% | $1,569,845▼0.4% | $1,569,845▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $541,950▲1332% | $237,780▲1824% | $1,576,792▲34.1% | $1,576,792▲34.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $37,851▼80.2% | $12,357▼92.2% | $1,175,622▼9.7% | $1,175,622▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $191,340▲363% | $158,413▲736% | $1,301,865▲16.2% | $1,301,865▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $41,370 | $18,957 | $1,120,337 | $1,120,337 | 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 Edward S Sprague Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward S Sprague Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6070124, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward S Sprague Foundation's EIN?
- Edward S Sprague Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6070124.
- How much revenue does Edward S Sprague Foundation report?
- Edward S Sprague Foundation reported $59,516 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward S Sprague Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward S Sprague Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward S Sprague Foundation (EIN 36-6070124) 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.