J Frank Dobie Library Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J Frank Dobie Library Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $73,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 74-6245335 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$74K
▲ 28.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$68K
Net assets
$855K
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 J Frank Dobie Library Trust— 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 rating151 mo reserves · +8% 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 J Frank Dobie Library Trust: 151 mo reserves · +8% 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 J Frank Dobie Library Trust— 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 J Frank Dobie Library Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $80K (FY2017) to $74K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $855K
Operating margin
7.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$855K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$855K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,640▲28.4% | $68,074▼18.9% | $855,400▲0.7% | $855,400▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $57,337▼31.8% | $83,906▲9.9% | $849,833▼3.1% | $849,833▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $84,125▼17.0% | $76,347▲2.5% | $876,702▲0.9% | $876,702▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $101,413▲68.4% | $74,503▲13.7% | $868,927▼2.3% | $868,927▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $60,236▼5.6% | $65,520▼1.0% | $889,343▼0.6% | $889,343▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $63,808▼13.3% | $66,163▼5.9% | $894,763▼0.3% | $894,763▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $73,589▼7.5% | $70,284▲12.1% | $897,142▲0.4% | $897,142▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $79,590 | $62,689▲12.6% | $893,867▲10.3% | $893,867▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $55,695▲8.5% | $810,349▲4.6% | $810,349▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $51,342 | $774,958 | $774,958 | 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 J Frank Dobie Library Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J Frank Dobie Library Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-6245335, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J Frank Dobie Library Trust's EIN?
- J Frank Dobie Library Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-6245335.
- How much revenue does J Frank Dobie Library Trust report?
- J Frank Dobie Library Trust reported $73,640 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J Frank Dobie Library Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades J Frank Dobie Library Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J Frank Dobie Library Trust (EIN 74-6245335) 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.