James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highland Park, Illinois, registered in 2005, with $120,256 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1432 Waverly Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035 EIN 20-3072091 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$120K
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141K
Net assets
$285K
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 R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -17% 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 R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation: 24 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 R and Lesley B Anixter Family 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 R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1432 Waverly Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035
- City
- Highland Park
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $76K (FY2013) to $120K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $285K
Operating margin
-17.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$285K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$285K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,256▲6.6% | $140,680▲18.8% | $285,126▼6.7% | $285,126▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $112,855▼11.1% | $118,389▲11.0% | $305,472▼1.9% | $305,472▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $126,993▲132% | $106,622▲7.6% | $311,411▲7.0% | $311,411▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $54,800▲376% | $99,106▲8.7% | $290,905▼13.2% | $290,905▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $11,509▼72.9% | $91,164▼29.2% | $335,172▼19.2% | $335,172▼19.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $42,543▼40.9% | $128,844▼7.5% | $414,750▼17.2% | $414,750▼17.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $71,965▼24.3% | $139,329▲50.3% | $501,114▼12.3% | $501,114▼12.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $95,094▲60.0% | $92,724▼8.2% | $571,172▲1.2% | $571,172▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $59,449▼18.4% | $101,047▼1.9% | $564,441▼6.8% | $564,441▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $72,859▼21.1% | $103,000▼8.4% | $605,880▼4.8% | $605,880▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $92,371▲20.9% | $112,474▲2.4% | $636,100▼3.0% | $636,100▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $76,398 | $109,888▲20.0% | $656,013▼4.9% | $656,013▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $91,577▼1.0% | $689,503▼5.5% | $689,503▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $92,545▲0.1% | $729,659▼6.9% | $729,659▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $92,451 | $783,851 | $783,851 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3072091, based in Highland Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation's EIN?
- James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3072091.
- How much revenue does James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation report?
- James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation reported $120,256 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation (EIN 20-3072091) 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.