James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Downers Grove, Illinois, registered in 1992, with $132,395 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1901 Butterfield Rd Ste 1000, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 EIN 36-6964673 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$132K
▲ 327.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$93K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600— 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 rating189 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 James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600: 189 mo reserves · +30% 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 James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600— 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 H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1901 Butterfield Rd Ste 1000, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
- City
- Downers Grove
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21K (FY2017) to $132K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
29.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,395▲328% | $93,191▲9.6% | $1,468,083▲2.7% | $1,478,649▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,945▼76.4% | $85,055▲17.0% | $1,428,836▼3.6% | $1,428,836▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $131,221▼88.8% | $72,671▲142% | $1,482,946▲4.1% | $1,482,946▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,174,611▲3196% | $30,082▲60.5% | $1,424,396▲409% | $1,424,396▲409% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $35,638▲133% | $18,744▲2.1% | $279,867▲6.4% | $279,867▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,263▼10.3% | $18,360▲4.7% | $262,973▼1.2% | $262,973▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $17,013▼19.5% | $17,532▲3.6% | $266,079▼0.1% | $266,079▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $21,146 | $16,918▼4.7% | $266,214▼7.8% | $266,214▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $17,761▲19.8% | $288,718▼1.6% | $288,718▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $14,831 | $293,264 | $293,264 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6964673, based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600's EIN?
- James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6964673.
- How much revenue does James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 report?
- James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 reported $132,395 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 have?
- CharityIndex grades James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation 2610134600 (EIN 36-6964673) 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.