Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1998, with $236,064 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4405 N Richmond St Apt 303, Chicago, IL, 60625 EIN 36-7237812 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$236K
▲ 27.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$252K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
C+
—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 Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz 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 rating112 mo reserves · -7% 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 Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation: 112 mo reserves · -7% 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 Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz 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 Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4405 N Richmond St Apt 303, Chicago, IL, 60625
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $205K (FY2015) to $236K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,064▲27.1% | $251,729▲5.2% | $2,347,557▼0.7% | $2,347,557▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $185,796▲105% | $239,233▲310% | $2,363,222▼2.2% | $2,363,222▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $90,628▼71.4% | $58,285▼87.9% | $2,416,659▲1.3% | $2,416,659▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $316,574▲3.3% | $481,849▲1.1% | $2,385,046▼5.9% | $2,385,046▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $306,553▲113% | $476,719▲351% | $2,534,712▼5.3% | $2,534,712▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $143,763▼5.0% | $105,624▼45.6% | $2,675,603▲1.4% | $2,675,841▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $151,306▼26.1% | $194,023▼4.1% | $2,637,464▼1.6% | $2,637,464▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $204,854 | $202,279 | $2,680,181 | $2,680,181 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7237812, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation's EIN?
- Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7237812.
- How much revenue does Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation report?
- Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation reported $236,064 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harry M and Gertrude Y Schwartz Foundation (EIN 36-7237812) 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.