Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $62,570 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
30 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-3501517 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2025)
$63K
▲ 146.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$33K
Net assets
$74K
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+
★★★★
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 Jack & Sandra Guthman 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 rating27 mo reserves · +48% 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 Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation: 27 mo reserves · +48% 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 Jack & Sandra Guthman 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 Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51 (FY2020) to $63K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $74K
Operating margin
47.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$74K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,570▲146% | $32,618▲46.5% | $73,755▲68.4% | $73,755▲68.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $25,403▲10.6% | $22,270▼2.3% | $43,803▲7.7% | $43,803▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,977▲36960% | $22,787▲35.9% | $40,670▲0.5% | $40,670▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $62▲87.9% | $16,770▼45.1% | $40,479▼29.2% | $40,479▼29.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $33▼35.3% | $30,541▼2.3% | $57,187▼34.8% | $57,187▼34.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $51 | $31,257 | $87,695 | $87,695 | 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 Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3501517, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation's EIN?
- Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3501517.
- How much revenue does Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation report?
- Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation reported $62,570 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation (EIN 36-3501517) 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.