John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mt Vernon, Illinois, registered in 1965, with $2,260,604 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2600 E Richview Road, Mt Vernon, IL, 62864 EIN 37-6053100 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 26.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$22.5M
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
—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 R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating116 mo reserves · -3% 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 R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation: 116 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 R and Eleanor R Mitchell 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 R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $147KNet assets $22.5M
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.7M
Total liabilities
$147K
Net assets
$22.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,260,604▲26.6% | $2,321,548▲0.9% | $22,502,861▲4.4% | $22,650,230▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,785,336▲11.9% | $2,301,539▲36.2% | $21,548,413▲1.5% | $21,669,580▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,595,568▼15.9% | $1,689,370▼12.0% | $21,222,769▲6.1% | $21,516,184▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,898,205▼11.6% | $1,919,284▲7.4% | $20,005,320▼8.9% | $20,366,763▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,147,670▲14.7% | $1,787,061▲0.6% | $21,961,987▲7.8% | $22,345,472▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,872,187▲35.5% | $1,777,283▼9.8% | $20,374,782▼0.3% | $20,844,726▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,381,447▼20.3% | $1,970,341▲0.7% | $20,435,564▼3.4% | $20,638,302▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,733,810▼29.7% | $1,956,454▲1.6% | $21,154,812▼0.9% | $21,378,018▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,466,229▲79.5% | $1,926,428▼1.6% | $21,346,003▲4.9% | $21,525,796▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,373,771▼22.5% | $1,958,721▼8.2% | $20,344,042▲1.2% | $20,630,908▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,773,310▲7.9% | $2,132,610▲10.4% | $20,093,421▼5.7% | $20,722,886▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,643,324 | $1,931,890▲6.1% | $21,303,033▲2.7% | $21,737,302▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,820,592▲2.2% | $20,748,891▲1.5% | $21,212,507▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,780,678▲3.1% | $20,448,271▼9.0% | $20,699,480▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,727,013 | $22,478,813 | $25,929,313 | 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.
Grants received · $832K total
24 grants to John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation totaling $832K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Renovation of the residence | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Good Samaritan Regional Health Center | General support | 2024 | $15,400 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Regional Health Center | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Regional Health Center | Support for the cedarhurst center for the arts | 2022 | $15,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Festival of trees - a joint fundraiser benefiting cedarhurst center for the arts and spero family services. | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Arts & culture | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Regional Health Center | Support for the cedarhurst center for the arts | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support cedarhurst center for the arts | 2020 | $11,000 |
| Good Samaritan Regional Health Center | Support organization's programs and operations | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $12,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-6053100, based in Mt Vernon, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
- John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6053100.
- How much revenue does John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation report?
- John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation reported $2,260,604 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation (EIN 37-6053100) 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.