Kirkland & Ellis Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Kirkland & Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $3,981,945 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
333 W Wolf Point Plz, Chicago, IL, 60654 EIN 36-3160355 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.0M
▼ 53.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$12.4M
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 Kirkland & Ellis 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 rating53 mo reserves · +30% 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 Kirkland & Ellis Foundation: 53 mo reserves · +30% 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 Kirkland & Ellis 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 Kirkland & Ellis 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 $11.8M (FY2015) to $4.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $146KNet assets $12.4M
Operating margin
29.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.6M
Total liabilities
$146K
Net assets
$12.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,981,945▼53.6% | $2,802,947▼73.2% | $12,419,685▲10.3% | $12,565,968▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,585,940▼52.1% | $10,470,839▼29.2% | $11,262,744▼7.8% | $12,330,508▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $17,916,127▲326% | $14,778,995▲168% | $12,219,215▲44.6% | $13,765,428▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,205,128▼33.0% | $5,516,076▼2.6% | $8,448,170▼15.7% | $10,627,795▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,272,180▲36.7% | $5,664,091▲13.1% | $10,025,700▼7.9% | $11,938,742▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,588,557▼52.1% | $5,008,763▼66.1% | $10,889,730▼6.9% | $11,330,664▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,583,753▼62.3% | $14,775,805▲23.5% | $11,691,906▼27.3% | $13,628,859▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $25,451,002▲116% | $11,961,682▲2.6% | $16,076,871▲1177% | $18,820,911▲253% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,782,842 | $11,653,965 | $1,258,887 | $5,331,591 | 990 |
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 · $531K total
17 grants to Kirkland & Ellis Foundation totaling $531K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $33,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $24,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $39,160 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $15,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $10,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $11,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2017 | $26,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2016 | $101,410 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kirkland & Ellis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kirkland & Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3160355, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kirkland & Ellis Foundation's EIN?
- Kirkland & Ellis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3160355.
- How much revenue does Kirkland & Ellis Foundation report?
- Kirkland & Ellis Foundation reported $3,981,945 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kirkland & Ellis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Kirkland & Ellis Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kirkland & Ellis Foundation (EIN 36-3160355) 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.