John & Susan Dewan Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John & Susan Dewan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2000, with $505,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6543 N Tahoma Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646 EIN 36-4339823 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$506K
▼ 20.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$446K
Net assets
$974K
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.
B
★★★★
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 John & Susan Dewan 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 rating26 mo reserves · +12% 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation: 26 mo reserves · +12% 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6543 N Tahoma Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $274K (FY2013) to $506K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $974K
Operating margin
11.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$974K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$974K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,903▼20.3% | $445,656▲7.7% | $973,964▲12.2% | $973,964▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $634,439▲46.8% | $413,865▼2.4% | $868,269▼1.9% | $869,035▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $432,171▼50.3% | $423,953▲21.2% | $885,258▼8.2% | $888,573▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $870,420▲240% | $349,835▼10.5% | $964,215▲8.9% | $969,215▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $256,126▼0.2% | $390,765▲47.8% | $885,478▼13.7% | $897,215▼12.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $256,740▲16.0% | $264,399▼9.4% | $1,025,828▼6.9% | $1,025,828▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $221,335▲17.8% | $291,830▼24.5% | $1,101,469▼8.8% | $1,101,469▼8.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $187,902▲63.9% | $386,605▲60.9% | $1,208,376▼14.3% | $1,208,376▼14.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $114,666▲1.8% | $240,293▼23.7% | $1,410,247▼8.7% | $1,410,247▼8.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $112,668▼43.6% | $314,893▼11.2% | $1,544,532▼11.7% | $1,544,532▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $199,810▼27.1% | $354,792▲7.9% | $1,749,284▼8.6% | $1,749,284▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $274,119 | $328,708 | $1,914,906 | $1,914,906 | 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John & Susan Dewan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4339823, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John & Susan Dewan Foundation's EIN?
- John & Susan Dewan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4339823.
- How much revenue does John & Susan Dewan Foundation report?
- John & Susan Dewan Foundation reported $505,903 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John & Susan Dewan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John & Susan Dewan Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John & Susan Dewan Foundation (EIN 36-4339823) 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.