Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $1,858,400 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
750 N Orleans St Ste 500, Chicago, IL, 60654 EIN 36-4253411 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 83.3% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$7.0M
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 Inner-city Computer Stars 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 rating33 mo reserves · -38% 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 Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation: 33 mo reserves · -38% 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 Inner-city Computer Stars 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 Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 750 N Orleans St Ste 500, Chicago, IL, 60654
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Employment Preparation & Placement
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2014) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.1MNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
-37.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.1M
Total liabilities
$3.1M
Net assets
$7.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,858,400▼83.3% | $2,558,834▼66.0% | $6,974,011▼9.1% | $10,065,613▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,117,349▲55.8% | $7,519,667▲39.8% | $7,674,445▲95.1% | $10,965,625▲51.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,137,599▲59.7% | $5,377,306▲35.7% | $3,933,644▲81.0% | $7,228,642▲181% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,469,237▲9.4% | $3,963,566▲27.5% | $2,173,351▲26.5% | $2,571,043▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,085,752▲52.7% | $3,109,516▲9.4% | $1,717,881▲132% | $2,066,650▲62.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,674,915▼10.9% | $2,841,396▼11.6% | $741,645▼19.5% | $1,274,951▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,003,168▲7.4% | $3,212,503▲37.5% | $920,751▼18.5% | $1,082,505▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,796,097▲62.0% | $2,336,272▲35.2% | $1,130,086▲68.6% | $1,307,386▲74.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,726,238▼1.7% | $1,728,471▼2.1% | $670,261▼0.3% | $750,062▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,755,976▲3.7% | $1,765,664▲4.7% | $672,494▼1.4% | $771,738▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,693,996 | $1,686,837 | $682,182 | $975,583 | 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.
Grants received · $12.6M total
65 grants to Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation totaling $12.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Workforce development | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $44,929 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,900 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $1,352,465 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $246,998 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $153,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $137,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Workforce development | 2023 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $68,623 |
| Global Technology Industry Association | Education | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $25,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4253411, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation's EIN?
- Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4253411.
- How much revenue does Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation report?
- Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation reported $1,858,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Inner-city Computer Stars Foundation (EIN 36-4253411) 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.