Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Skokie, Illinois, registered in 1980, with $934,683 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 7, Skokie, IL, 60076 EIN 36-3051900 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$935K
▲ 52.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$670K
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +28% 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 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation: 20 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A 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 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research 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 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $447K (FY2013) to $935K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $312KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
28.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$312K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $934,683▲52.6% | $669,841▲35.3% | $1,093,845▲32.9% | $1,406,105▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $612,368▲57.0% | $495,149▲65.4% | $823,347▼5.2% | $1,157,612▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $390,046▲10.9% | $299,368▼5.3% | $868,670▲10.0% | $894,153▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $351,648▲19.0% | $316,255▲1.0% | $789,365▲4.1% | $818,822▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $295,394▼31.4% | $313,136▼14.9% | $758,132▼1.9% | $780,700▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $430,717▲11.9% | $367,830▲8.9% | $772,831▲9.4% | $818,755▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $384,775▼6.1% | $337,745▲1.2% | $706,171▲6.9% | $730,961▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $409,696▼4.6% | $333,808▼28.1% | $660,743▲12.6% | $729,243▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $429,325▼11.7% | $464,507▲4.5% | $586,822▼5.8% | $815,068▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $485,958▲9.9% | $444,360▲4.7% | $623,166▲7.1% | $654,386▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $442,250▼1.0% | $424,348▲13.4% | $581,773▲3.2% | $653,954▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $446,898 | $374,329▲11.1% | $563,759▲14.5% | $600,908▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $336,890▼6.0% | $492,408▲23.7% | $548,472▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $358,489 | $398,181 | $531,668 | 990 |
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 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3051900, based in Skokie, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation's EIN?
- Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3051900.
- How much revenue does Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation report?
- Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation reported $934,683 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational & Research Foundation (EIN 36-3051900) 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.