Francis L Lederer Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Francis L Lederer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1966, with $190,702 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
161 N Clark St Ste 4200, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 36-2594937 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$191K
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$181K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Francis L Lederer Foundation— 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 rating177 mo reserves · +5% 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 Francis L Lederer Foundation: 177 mo reserves · +5% 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 Francis L Lederer 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 Francis L Lederer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $192K (FY2019) to $191K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,702▲9.8% | $181,206▲1.2% | $2,669,177▲0.4% | $2,669,177▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $173,693▲306% | $178,985▼2.2% | $2,659,681▼0.2% | $2,659,681▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $42,828▼82.8% | $182,954▼3.3% | $2,664,973▼5.0% | $2,664,973▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $249,064▲49.3% | $189,138▲5.5% | $2,805,099▲2.2% | $2,805,099▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $166,815▼13.0% | $179,214▼0.2% | $2,745,173▼0.4% | $2,745,173▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $191,735 | $179,639 | $2,757,572 | $2,757,572 | 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 Francis L Lederer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Francis L Lederer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2594937, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Francis L Lederer Foundation's EIN?
- Francis L Lederer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2594937.
- How much revenue does Francis L Lederer Foundation report?
- Francis L Lederer Foundation reported $190,702 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Francis L Lederer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Francis L Lederer Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Francis L Lederer Foundation (EIN 36-2594937) 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.