Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1992, with $69,657 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618 EIN 36-3767725 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$70K
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$55K
Net assets
$99K
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 John B Murphy Elementary School— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +21% 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 John B Murphy Elementary School: 22 mo reserves · +21% 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 John B Murphy Elementary School— 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 John B Murphy Elementary School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31K (FY2019) to $70K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $99K
Operating margin
20.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$99K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,657▲1.2% | $55,152▲160% | $99,035▲17.2% | $99,035▲17.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $68,833▲25.3% | $21,242▼53.5% | $84,530▲129% | $84,530▲129% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $54,955▲51.3% | $45,658▲69.2% | $36,939▲33.6% | $36,939▲33.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $36,319▲31.8% | $26,981▲6.4% | $27,642▲51.0% | $27,642▲51.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $27,552▼10.9% | $25,358▼52.8% | $18,304▲13.6% | $18,304▲13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $30,935 | $53,759 | $16,110 | $16,110 | 990EZ |
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 · $52K total
7 grants to Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School totaling $52K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $8,534 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $7,250 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $7,921 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $8,910 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2019 | $7,929 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,851 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2017 | $5,851 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3767725, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School's EIN?
- Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3767725.
- How much revenue does Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School report?
- Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School reported $69,657 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of John B Murphy Elementary School (EIN 36-3767725) 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.