Gertrude E Hill Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Gertrude E Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Forest, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $116,290 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
104 Surrey Ln, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 EIN 36-3511347 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$116K
▼ 40.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$155K
Net assets
$465K
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 Gertrude E Hill 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 rating36 mo reserves · -33% 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 Gertrude E Hill Foundation: 36 mo reserves · -33% 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 Gertrude E Hill 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 Gertrude E Hill Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 104 Surrey Ln, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
- City
- Lake Forest
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2014) to $116K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $465K
Operating margin
-33.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$465K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$465K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,290▼40.3% | $154,877▲2.9% | $464,590▼7.7% | $464,590▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $194,765▲138% | $150,537▼5.8% | $503,177▲9.6% | $503,177▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $81,825▼72.8% | $159,727▲8.8% | $458,949▼14.5% | $458,949▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $301,122▲338% | $146,781▲22.3% | $536,851▲40.3% | $536,851▲40.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $68,672▼23.1% | $119,980▲5.9% | $382,510▼11.8% | $382,510▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $89,270▼21.7% | $113,244▲2.6% | $433,818▼5.2% | $433,818▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $114,044▲39.4% | $110,365▲12.6% | $457,792▲0.8% | $457,792▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $81,834▼19.7% | $98,057▼1.4% | $454,113▼3.4% | $454,113▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $101,932 | $99,418▲0.8% | $470,336▲0.5% | $470,336▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $101,964▲10.6% | $98,601▼1.3% | $467,822▲0.7% | $467,822▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $92,192 | $99,875 | $464,459 | $464,459 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gertrude E Hill Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gertrude E Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3511347, based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gertrude E Hill Foundation's EIN?
- Gertrude E Hill Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3511347.
- How much revenue does Gertrude E Hill Foundation report?
- Gertrude E Hill Foundation reported $116,290 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gertrude E Hill Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gertrude E Hill Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gertrude E Hill Foundation (EIN 36-3511347) 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.