F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1965, with $111,332 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1165 N Clark St Ste 700, Chicago, IL, 60610 EIN 39-1037432 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$111K
▲ 135.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$153K
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
D
—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 F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating145 mo reserves · -37% 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 F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc: 145 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D 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 F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc— 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 F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $221K (FY2013) to $111K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
-37.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,332▲135% | $152,894▼13.0% | $1,851,641▼1.9% | $1,851,641▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $47,338▼64.4% | $175,754▲5.2% | $1,887,326▼6.6% | $1,887,326▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $133,116▼63.1% | $167,106▲7.1% | $2,020,229▼1.7% | $2,020,229▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $360,811▲399% | $156,013▲19.3% | $2,054,219▲10.8% | $2,054,219▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$120,524▼194% | $130,790▼13.0% | $1,854,607▼11.9% | $1,854,607▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $127,857▼0.7% | $150,280▼0.9% | $2,105,921▼1.1% | $2,105,921▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $128,721▼54.0% | $151,682▲0.3% | $2,128,344▼1.1% | $2,128,344▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $279,538▲45.6% | $151,172▲16.9% | $2,151,305▲6.3% | $2,151,305▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $191,963▲19.2% | $129,294▲12.2% | $2,022,939▲2.8% | $2,022,939▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $161,033▼44.2% | $115,200▼20.9% | $1,968,294▲2.4% | $1,970,020▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $288,546▲30.3% | $145,716▲17.7% | $1,922,461▲8.0% | $1,942,570▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $221,393 | $123,843 | $1,779,631 | $1,789,536 | 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 F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1037432, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc's EIN?
- F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1037432.
- How much revenue does F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc report?
- F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc reported $111,332 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for F J Zimmermann Foundation Inc (EIN 39-1037432) 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.