James P Gordon Private Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
James P Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with $38,911 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 16-6226344
Revenue (FY2024)
$39K
▲ 145.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$55K
Net assets
$666K
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 James P Gordon Private 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 rating147 mo reserves · -40% 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 P Gordon Private Foundation: 147 mo reserves · -40% 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 James P Gordon Private 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 P Gordon Private 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 $52K (FY2017) to $39K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $666K
Operating margin
-40.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$666K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$666K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,911▲146% | $54,531▲0.7% | $665,826▼2.6% | $665,826▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,831▲21.9% | $54,143▼10.2% | $683,623▼5.3% | $683,623▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,987▼80.9% | $60,318▲8.7% | $722,020▼6.2% | $722,020▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $67,905▲38.9% | $55,491▲3.0% | $769,421▲1.7% | $769,421▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $48,880▲2.0% | $53,870▼4.5% | $756,806▼0.7% | $756,806▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $47,901▼6.7% | $56,413▲3.8% | $761,928▼1.1% | $761,928▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $51,331▼1.6% | $54,360▲8.0% | $770,410▼0.4% | $770,410▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,149 | $50,339▼5.6% | $773,550▼10.0% | $773,550▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $53,301▲8.8% | $859,695▲3.2% | $859,695▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $49,010 | $832,905 | $832,905 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James P Gordon Private Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James P Gordon Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6226344, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James P Gordon Private Foundation's EIN?
- James P Gordon Private Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6226344.
- How much revenue does James P Gordon Private Foundation report?
- James P Gordon Private Foundation reported $38,911 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James P Gordon Private Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James P Gordon Private Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James P Gordon Private Foundation (EIN 16-6226344) 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.