Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Po Box Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $146,506 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
The Northern Trust Company, Po Box Chicago, IL, 60680 EIN 36-7242830 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$147K
▼ 61.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$186K
Net assets
$3.1M
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.
D
—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 Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating200 mo reserves · -27% 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 Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation: 200 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 Gerda L Carlstrom 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 Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- The Northern Trust Company, Po Box Chicago, IL, 60680
- City
- Po Box Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $578K (FY2019) to $147K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,506▼61.4% | $186,453▼6.5% | $3,109,169▼1.3% | $3,109,169▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $379,113▲324% | $199,416▲6.4% | $3,149,049▲6.0% | $3,149,049▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $89,338▼68.8% | $187,509▼19.8% | $2,969,891▼3.2% | $2,969,891▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $286,752▲86.1% | $233,692▲23.6% | $3,069,444▲1.7% | $3,069,444▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $154,112▼73.3% | $189,064▲6.3% | $3,017,202▼1.2% | $3,017,202▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $577,569 | $177,873 | $3,052,726 | $3,052,726 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7242830, based in Po Box Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation's EIN?
- Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7242830.
- How much revenue does Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation report?
- Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation reported $146,506 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gerda L Carlstrom Foundation (EIN 36-7242830) 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.