Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northbrook, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $941 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$941
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$115
Net assets
$44K
Employees
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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 Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation: 4546 mo reserves · +88% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $650K (FY2013) to $941 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
87.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$44K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $941▲4.8% | $115▼59.8% | $43,564▲1.9% | $43,564▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $898▲351% | $286▼91.0% | $42,738▲1.5% | $42,738▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $199▲895% | $3,179▼7.0% | $42,126▼6.6% | $42,126▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $20▼42.9% | $3,419▲4.0% | $45,105▼7.0% | $45,105▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35▼89.1% | $3,287▲752% | $48,504▼6.3% | $48,504▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $320▲1584% | $386▲41.4% | $51,756▼0.1% | $51,756▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $19▼36.7% | $273▲0.4% | $51,822▼0.5% | $51,822▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $30▲57.9% | $272▲57.2% | $52,077▼0.5% | $52,077▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $19▲104% | $173▲592% | $52,319▼0.3% | $52,319▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$431▼499% | $25▼100.0% | $52,474▼0.9% | $52,474▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $108▼100.0% | $238,212▼53.3% | $52,930▼81.8% | $52,930▼81.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $650,156 | $510,165▲155% | $291,033▲92.7% | $291,033▲92.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $200,025▲1.3% | $151,042▲1330% | $151,042▲1330% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $197,501▼64.0% | $10,566▼80.3% | $10,566▼80.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $548,758 | $53,601 | $53,601 | 990PF |
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Data for Frances R Dittmer Family Foundation (EIN 36-4387909) 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.