Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Champaign, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $582,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1606 Lakeside Dr Unit B, Champaign, IL, 61821 EIN 62-6171002 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$582K
▼ 47.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$418K
Net assets
$5.3M
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 Franklin I & Irene List Saemann 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 rating153 mo reserves · +28% 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 Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation: 153 mo reserves · +28% 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 Franklin I & Irene List Saemann 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 Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $224K (FY2014) to $582K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.3M
Operating margin
28.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $582,148▼47.6% | $418,387▲9.1% | $5,318,916▲3.2% | $5,318,916▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,111,381▲212% | $383,420▲16.7% | $5,155,155▲16.4% | $5,155,155▲16.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $356,604▼19.0% | $328,610▼7.3% | $4,427,194▲0.6% | $4,427,194▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $440,501▼45.2% | $354,445▼80.2% | $4,399,200▲2.0% | $4,399,200▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $803,515▲276% | $1,794,387▲626% | $4,313,144▼18.7% | $4,313,144▼18.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $213,726▼66.2% | $247,222▼86.0% | $5,304,016▼0.6% | $5,304,016▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $632,550▲116% | $1,760,865▲219% | $5,337,512▼17.5% | $5,337,512▼17.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $292,374▼79.4% | $552,063▼3.0% | $6,465,827▼1.8% | $6,465,827▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,420,080▲999% | $569,034▼4.1% | $6,583,929▲14.8% | $6,583,930▲14.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $129,199▼42.2% | $593,079▲3.7% | $5,732,883▼7.5% | $5,732,883▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $223,632 | $571,651 | $6,196,763 | $6,196,763 | 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 Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-6171002, based in Champaign, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation's EIN?
- Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-6171002.
- How much revenue does Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation report?
- Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation reported $582,148 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation (EIN 62-6171002) 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.