James B Tafel Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James B Tafel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cary, Illinois, registered in 1989, with $69,105 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 895, Cary, IL, 60013 EIN 36-3475140 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$69K
▼ 72.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$236K
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
F
—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 James B Tafel Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating52 mo reserves · -241% 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 James B Tafel Foundation: 52 mo reserves · -241% margin earns a F 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 James B Tafel 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 James B Tafel 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 $27K (FY2013) to $69K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-241.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,105▼72.9% | $235,823▲20.0% | $1,019,873▼14.1% | $1,019,873▼14.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $254,642▲312% | $196,588▲5.3% | $1,186,591▲5.1% | $1,186,591▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $61,741▲234% | $186,666▼25.9% | $1,128,537▼10.0% | $1,128,537▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $18,509▼44.7% | $251,874▼18.5% | $1,253,462▼15.7% | $1,253,462▼15.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,453▲70.2% | $308,926▲41.9% | $1,486,827▼15.6% | $1,486,827▼15.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $19,660▼96.4% | $217,722▼18.8% | $1,762,300▼10.1% | $1,762,300▼10.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $547,420▲2735% | $268,160▲0.8% | $1,960,362▲16.6% | $1,960,362▲16.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $19,306▲12.9% | $266,023▲21.5% | $1,681,102▼12.8% | $1,681,102▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $17,107▼98.1% | $218,905▲15.7% | $1,927,819▼9.5% | $1,927,819▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $891,403▲2812% | $189,216▼1.4% | $2,129,617▲49.2% | $2,129,617▲49.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,609▲12.5% | $191,848▲5.9% | $1,427,430▼10.1% | $1,427,430▼10.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $27,211 | $181,177▲5.3% | $1,588,669▼8.8% | $1,588,669▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $171,981▼23.7% | $1,742,635▼8.3% | $1,742,635▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $225,479 | $1,901,142 | $1,901,142 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James B Tafel Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James B Tafel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3475140, based in Cary, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James B Tafel Foundation's EIN?
- James B Tafel Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3475140.
- How much revenue does James B Tafel Foundation report?
- James B Tafel Foundation reported $69,105 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James B Tafel Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James B Tafel Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James B Tafel Foundation (EIN 36-3475140) 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.