Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1986, with $60,751 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 75-6320413 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▲ 4.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$841K
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 Jake & Bessie Eldridge 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 rating128 mo reserves · -30% 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 Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation: 128 mo reserves · -30% 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 Jake & Bessie Eldridge 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 Jake & Bessie Eldridge 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 $65K (FY2017) to $61K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $841K
Operating margin
-29.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$841K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$841K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,751▲4.2% | $78,716▲8.2% | $840,581▼2.1% | $840,581▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $58,321▼10.2% | $72,754▼3.5% | $858,544▼1.7% | $858,544▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $64,922▲23.0% | $75,424▼2.9% | $873,350▼1.2% | $873,350▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $52,774▼21.8% | $77,640▲10.0% | $883,851▼2.7% | $883,851▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $67,483▲1.0% | $70,581▲7.2% | $908,721▼0.3% | $908,721▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $66,846▼32.6% | $65,814▼12.4% | $911,820▲0.1% | $911,820▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $99,222▲52.5% | $75,169▲20.3% | $910,788▲2.7% | $910,788▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $65,068 | $62,478▲22.6% | $886,725▼7.7% | $886,725▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $50,967 | $960,546 | $960,546 | 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 Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6320413, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation's EIN?
- Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6320413.
- How much revenue does Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation report?
- Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation reported $60,751 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jake & Bessie Eldridge Foundation (EIN 75-6320413) 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.