James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with $22,644 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$23K
▲ 22.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$25K
Net assets
$254K
Employees
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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 James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd: 122 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $22K (FY2020) to $23K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$254K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$254K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,644▲22.5% | $24,926▲13.6% | $254,342▼1.0% | $254,342▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,485▲155% | $21,950▲5.7% | $257,031▼1.3% | $257,031▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,263▼72.6% | $20,768▼12.0% | $260,520▼4.9% | $260,520▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,511▲23.2% | $23,592▲11.2% | $274,032▲1.1% | $274,032▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $21,522 | $21,217 | $271,117 | $271,117 | 990PF |
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Data for James & Margaret Black Endow Sch Fd (EIN 38-6800282) 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.