Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 1969, with $186,207 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2521 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 36-2670013 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$186K
▲ 224.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$208K
Net assets
$3.6M
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 Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating209 mo reserves · -12% 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 Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation: 209 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 Irving M & Sylvia Footlik 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 Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $293K (FY2013) to $186K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-11.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,207▲225% | $207,881▼19.7% | $3,622,613▼0.6% | $3,622,613▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $57,360▲16.0% | $258,903▲7.4% | $3,644,287▼5.2% | $3,644,287▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $49,469▼73.3% | $241,019▲3.7% | $3,845,830▼4.7% | $3,845,830▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $184,942▲231% | $232,354▼11.1% | $4,037,380▼1.2% | $4,037,380▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $55,893▼71.8% | $261,339▲3.6% | $4,084,792▼4.8% | $4,084,792▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $197,993▼75.3% | $252,249▼7.6% | $4,290,238▼5.9% | $4,290,238▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $801,196▲174% | $273,023▲38.5% | $4,557,559▲12.0% | $4,557,559▲12.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $292,012▲4.5% | $197,064▲39.2% | $4,067,941▲0.6% | $4,067,941▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $279,391▼24.5% | $141,607▼18.8% | $4,043,660▲3.5% | $4,043,660▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $370,240▲10.4% | $174,420▲32.3% | $3,906,082▲5.6% | $3,906,082▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $335,489▲14.6% | $131,879▲130% | $3,698,610▲1.3% | $3,698,610▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $292,733 | $57,249▼67.1% | $3,651,502▲6.0% | $3,651,502▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $174,152▼55.1% | $3,444,706▲4.2% | $3,444,706▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $388,019▲497% | $3,306,178▲0.5% | $3,306,178▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $65,013 | $3,288,345 | $3,288,345 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2670013, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's EIN?
- Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2670013.
- How much revenue does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation report?
- Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation reported $186,207 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation (EIN 36-2670013) 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.