Friends of Fisher House-illinois
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of Fisher House-illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization based in River Forest, Illinois, registered in 2009, with $419,182 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
401 William St Unit 5541, River Forest, IL, 60305 EIN 26-3057560 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$419K
▲ 34.5% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$243K
Net assets
$591K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Friends of Fisher House-illinois— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +42% 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 Friends of Fisher House-illinois: 29 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a A 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 Friends of Fisher House-illinois— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Friends of Fisher House-illinois: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 William St Unit 5541, River Forest, IL, 60305
- City
- River Forest
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Military & Veterans Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68K (FY2013) to $419K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $591K
Operating margin
42.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$591K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$591K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,182▲34.5% | $242,508▼33.5% | $590,940▲42.6% | $590,940▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $311,639▼27.2% | $364,871▲24.6% | $414,266▼11.4% | $414,266▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $428,027▲97.7% | $292,929▲86.7% | $467,498▲40.6% | $467,498▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,492▲4.6% | $156,939▲14.0% | $332,400▲21.8% | $332,400▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $206,964▲35.2% | $137,649▼4.9% | $272,847▲34.1% | $272,847▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $153,097▲3.9% | $144,777▲73.3% | $203,532▲4.3% | $203,532▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $147,403▼1.9% | $83,552▲32.2% | $195,212▲48.6% | $195,212▲48.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $150,314▲167% | $63,215▼7.4% | $131,361▲197% | $131,361▲197% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $56,324▼10.5% | $68,258▼5.0% | $44,262▼21.2% | $44,262▼21.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $62,962▼28.3% | $71,822▲28.5% | $56,196▼13.6% | $56,196▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $87,837▲28.7% | $55,891▲21.3% | $65,056▲96.5% | $65,056▲96.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $68,247 | $46,089▼18.7% | $33,109▲202% | $33,109▲202% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,697▲182% | $10,951▼72.0% | $10,951▼72.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $20,126 | $39,103 | $39,103 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $25K total
2 grants to Friends of Fisher House-illinois totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,323 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Fisher House-illinois a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Fisher House-illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3057560, based in River Forest, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Fisher House-illinois's EIN?
- Friends of Fisher House-illinois's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3057560.
- How much revenue does Friends of Fisher House-illinois report?
- Friends of Fisher House-illinois reported $419,182 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Fisher House-illinois have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Fisher House-illinois B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Fisher House-illinois (EIN 26-3057560) 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.