Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2020, with $19,642 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
10431 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60643 EIN 85-6178229 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$20K
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$63K
Net assets
$738K
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 Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr— 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 rating140 mo reserves · -223% 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 Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr: 140 mo reserves · -223% 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 Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr— 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 Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10431 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60643
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $902K (FY2020) to $20K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $738K
Operating margin
-222.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$738K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$738K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,642▼3.5% | $63,353▲1.9% | $738,369▼5.6% | $738,369▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $20,355▲3.5% | $62,190▼3.4% | $782,080▼5.1% | $782,080▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,669▼83.6% | $64,398▼4.1% | $823,915▼5.1% | $829,915▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $119,793▼86.7% | $67,119▼22.0% | $868,644▲6.5% | $868,644▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $901,969 | $85,999 | $815,970 | $815,970 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-6178229, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-6178229.
- How much revenue does Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr report?
- Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr reported $19,642 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Tr (EIN 85-6178229) 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.