Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1965, with -$1,099 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
333 W Wacker 6th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-6140417 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
-$1,099
▼ 103.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$223K
Net assets
$238K
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 Jerry E Poncher 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -20368% 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 Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation: 13 mo reserves · -20368% 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 Jerry E Poncher 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 Jerry E Poncher Family 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 $458K (FY2013) to -$1,099 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $60KNet assets $238K
Operating margin
-20367.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$298K
Total liabilities
$60K
Net assets
$238K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$1,099▼104% | $222,740▲4.2% | $237,699▼49.1% | $297,699▼36.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,521▼20.4% | $213,733▲12.3% | $466,538▼27.2% | $466,538▼40.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $35,819▼85.3% | $190,388▼29.2% | $641,064▼21.1% | $781,069▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $243,846▲220% | $268,769▼13.6% | $812,833▼13.6% | $991,798▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $76,222▲89.2% | $310,913▼2.5% | $940,451▼20.2% | $1,101,456▼22.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $40,277▼74.7% | $318,954▼6.2% | $1,178,142▼19.1% | $1,411,619▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $159,501▲188% | $340,158▼14.6% | $1,456,485▼11.0% | $1,567,490▼12.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $55,360▲170% | $398,355▲18.9% | $1,637,026▼17.3% | $1,783,031▼18.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$79,288▼138% | $334,940▼6.3% | $1,980,002▼17.3% | $2,196,007▼15.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $207,587▼24.8% | $357,536▲22.7% | $2,394,230▼5.9% | $2,585,325▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $276,082▼39.7% | $291,387▲15.0% | $2,544,179▼0.6% | $2,545,184▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $458,158 | $253,346▲14.9% | $2,559,484▲8.7% | $2,560,489▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $220,534▲3.2% | $2,354,672▲4.1% | $2,430,677▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $213,765 | $2,261,191 | $2,262,196 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6140417, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation's EIN?
- Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6140417.
- How much revenue does Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation report?
- Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation reported -$1,099 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jerry E Poncher Family Foundation (EIN 36-6140417) 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.