George M Pullman Educational Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
George M Pullman Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2017, with $2,828,382 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
55 W Monroe St Ste 3460, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-2216171 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▲ 19.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$34.7M
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
—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 George M Pullman Educational 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 rating213 mo reserves · +31% 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 George M Pullman Educational Foundation: 213 mo reserves · +31% 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 George M Pullman Educational Foundation— 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 George M Pullman Educational Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 55 W Monroe St Ste 3460, Chicago, IL, 60603
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2014) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $34.7M
Operating margin
31.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$34.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,828,382▲19.6% | $1,949,184▲2.2% | $34,670,648▲3.8% | $34,670,648▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,364,764▲30.0% | $1,907,543▲3.3% | $33,390,919▲7.6% | $33,390,919▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,819,435▼20.3% | $1,845,824▲9.5% | $31,026,069▲2.0% | $31,026,069▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,281,953▼7.0% | $1,685,718▼5.6% | $30,414,650▼11.8% | $30,414,650▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,454,780▲892% | $1,786,514▼0.1% | $34,484,096▲21.4% | $34,484,096▲21.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $247,495▼86.6% | $1,787,503▼2.6% | $28,394,199▼4.4% | $28,394,199▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,848,480▼13.1% | $1,836,161▼2.9% | $29,691,722▼0.3% | $29,691,722▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,127,026▲25.1% | $1,891,136▲2.5% | $29,780,285▲1.5% | $29,780,285▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,700,138▲70.3% | $1,844,798▼1.3% | $29,337,747▲3.8% | $29,337,747▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $998,216▼46.6% | $1,868,705▲9.2% | $28,274,742▼1.3% | $28,274,742▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,869,130 | $1,711,283 | $28,649,677 | $28,649,677 | 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.
Grants received · $47K total
5 grants to George M Pullman Educational Foundation totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,800 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $5,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $14,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $14,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is George M Pullman Educational Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George M Pullman Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2216171, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George M Pullman Educational Foundation's EIN?
- George M Pullman Educational Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2216171.
- How much revenue does George M Pullman Educational Foundation report?
- George M Pullman Educational Foundation reported $2,828,382 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George M Pullman Educational Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades George M Pullman Educational Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George M Pullman Educational Foundation (EIN 36-2216171) 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.