John T Shea Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John T Shea Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1963, with $56,315 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 74-6038652 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▲ 87.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$52K
Net assets
$616K
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 John T Shea Charitable 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 rating143 mo reserves · +9% 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 T Shea Charitable Foundation: 143 mo reserves · +9% 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 T Shea Charitable 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 John T Shea Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51K (FY2017) to $56K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $616K
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$616K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$616K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,315▲87.6% | $51,525▲5.4% | $615,807▲1.0% | $615,807▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $30,026▼44.3% | $48,868▼6.2% | $609,494▼3.5% | $609,494▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $53,943▲35.1% | $52,087▼1.8% | $631,560▲0.3% | $631,560▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $39,915▼23.7% | $53,060▼11.5% | $629,703▼2.1% | $629,703▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,313▲2.7% | $59,928▲24.4% | $642,920▲0.4% | $642,920▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $50,941▼7.4% | $48,192▼1.7% | $640,639▲0.4% | $640,639▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $55,029▲8.6% | $49,023▲21.0% | $637,910▲0.9% | $637,910▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $50,652 | $40,515▼6.9% | $631,919▼4.5% | $631,919▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $43,534▲11.0% | $661,952▼2.9% | $661,952▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $39,212 | $681,555 | $681,555 | 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 John T Shea Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John T Shea Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-6038652, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John T Shea Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- John T Shea Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-6038652.
- How much revenue does John T Shea Charitable Foundation report?
- John T Shea Charitable Foundation reported $56,315 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John T Shea Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John T Shea Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John T Shea Charitable Foundation (EIN 74-6038652) 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.