James V Harkness Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
James V Harkness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Po Box Chica, Illinois, registered in 2009, with $147,043 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
The Northern Trust Company, Po Box Chica, IL, 60680 EIN 26-3854725 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$147K
▲ 261.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$132K
Net assets
$576K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 V Harkness Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating52 mo reserves · +10% 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 V Harkness Foundation: 52 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 V Harkness 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 V Harkness Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- The Northern Trust Company, Po Box Chica, IL, 60680
- City
- Po Box Chica
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27K (FY2019) to $147K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $576K
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$576K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$576K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,043▲262% | $132,122▲41.4% | $575,664▲3.2% | $575,664▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $40,634▼75.0% | $93,466▲21.2% | $557,635▼8.7% | $557,635▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $162,310▲26.2% | $77,120▼27.9% | $610,457▲16.3% | $610,457▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $128,633▼19.8% | $106,945▲36.3% | $524,804▲4.2% | $524,804▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $160,292▲483% | $78,463▼14.0% | $503,808▲19.9% | $503,808▲19.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $27,477 | $91,219 | $420,348 | $420,348 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James V Harkness Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James V Harkness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3854725, based in Po Box Chica, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James V Harkness Foundation's EIN?
- James V Harkness Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3854725.
- How much revenue does James V Harkness Foundation report?
- James V Harkness Foundation reported $147,043 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James V Harkness Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades James V Harkness Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James V Harkness Foundation (EIN 26-3854725) 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.