Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $550,498 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 51-0186114 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$550K
▼ 25.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$463K
Net assets
$6.7M
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 Emma A Sheafer 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating173 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 Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr: 173 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 Emma A Sheafer 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 Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $479K (FY2017) to $550K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.7M
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,498▼25.5% | $462,589▼13.3% | $6,665,312▲1.1% | $6,665,312▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $738,779▲89.7% | $533,264▲8.5% | $6,593,787▲4.5% | $6,593,787▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $389,419▼39.2% | $491,274▲5.2% | $6,310,991▼1.5% | $6,310,991▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $640,943▲0.6% | $466,930▲7.9% | $6,409,840▲2.8% | $6,409,840▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $637,098▲15.7% | $432,860▼3.1% | $6,235,540▲3.8% | $6,235,540▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $550,837▼5.8% | $446,773▲4.0% | $6,006,119▲1.8% | $6,006,119▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $584,538▲22.1% | $429,509▼11.9% | $5,901,577▲2.9% | $5,901,577▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $478,802 | $487,719▲45.3% | $5,736,329▲8.9% | $5,736,329▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $335,739▲3.0% | $5,266,536▲1.3% | $5,266,536▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $325,941 | $5,197,359 | $5,197,359 | 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 Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0186114, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr's EIN?
- Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0186114.
- How much revenue does Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr report?
- Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr reported $550,498 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr (EIN 51-0186114) 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.