Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $512,675 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 16-6205365 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$513K
▲ 23.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$564K
Net assets
$8.1M
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 Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating172 mo reserves · -10% 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 Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation: 172 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Fred & Harriett Taylor 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 Fred & Harriett Taylor 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 $618K (FY2017) to $513K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.1M
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,675▲23.3% | $564,206▲0.9% | $8,100,383▼0.9% | $8,100,383▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $415,727▲90.6% | $558,985▼9.2% | $8,175,047▼1.7% | $8,175,047▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $218,171▼70.2% | $615,286▲13.6% | $8,318,525▼4.6% | $8,318,525▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $732,985▲83.6% | $541,836▲2.4% | $8,715,504▲2.3% | $8,715,504▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $399,229▼10.3% | $529,147▼1.9% | $8,521,942▼1.5% | $8,521,942▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $444,982▼51.3% | $539,668▲1.0% | $8,651,274▼1.1% | $8,651,274▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $913,724▲47.8% | $534,402▲8.1% | $8,743,212▲4.5% | $8,743,212▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $618,319 | $494,173▼11.2% | $8,363,675▲5.6% | $8,363,675▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $556,646 | $7,921,893 | $7,921,893 | 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 Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6205365, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation's EIN?
- Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6205365.
- How much revenue does Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation report?
- Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation reported $512,675 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation (EIN 16-6205365) 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.