Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bannockburn, Illinois, registered in 1996, with $2,156,418 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▲ 125.6% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$940K
Net assets
$13.2M
Employees
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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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc: 168 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $722K (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
56.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,156,418▲126% | $940,069▲1.1% | $13,151,148▲10.2% | $13,151,148▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $956,065▲83.8% | $930,053▼12.9% | $11,936,501▲0.2% | $11,936,501▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $520,287▼58.4% | $1,067,951▲31.7% | $11,911,663▼4.4% | $11,911,663▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,252,189▲73.0% | $810,896▲0.5% | $12,460,637▼0.2% | $12,460,637▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $723,743▲12.0% | $807,037▲3.2% | $12,486,650▼0.7% | $12,486,650▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $646,210▲21.3% | $781,713▲4.1% | $12,570,517▲8.5% | $12,658,680▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $532,789▼28.9% | $750,908▼7.3% | $11,589,720▼4.7% | $11,597,392▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $749,806▲74.4% | $810,340▲8.0% | $12,162,163▲3.7% | $12,162,163▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $429,881▼40.0% | $750,571▼2.4% | $11,725,194▲1.8% | $11,725,194▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $716,259▼64.8% | $769,297▲3.8% | $11,514,264▼7.7% | $12,084,250▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,036,256▲182% | $740,778▲23.7% | $12,480,136▲14.6% | $12,792,220▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $722,016 | $598,891 | $10,889,898 | $11,416,016 | 990PF |
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Data for Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc (EIN 36-4076867) 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.