L Arche Chicago
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
L Arche Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Forest Park, Illinois, registered in 1996, with $3,685,700 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7507 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, 60130 EIN 36-4030812 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$7.2M
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 L Arche Chicago— 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 rating31 mo reserves · +25% 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 L Arche Chicago: 31 mo reserves · +25% 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 L Arche Chicago— 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 L Arche Chicago: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7507 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, 60130
- City
- Forest Park
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $336K (FY2009) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $722KNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
25.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.9M
Total liabilities
$722K
Net assets
$7.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,685,700▲19.7% | $2,760,969▲22.7% | $7,160,336▲14.8% | $7,882,367▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,079,816▲4.7% | $2,249,414▲14.4% | $6,235,605▲15.4% | $6,603,798▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,940,619 | $1,965,717▲12.7% | $5,405,203▲22.0% | $5,724,409▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,939,869▲48.3% | $1,744,201▲36.2% | $4,430,301▲37.0% | $4,724,734▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,981,764▼21.5% | $1,280,861▲20.1% | $3,234,633▲27.7% | $3,545,128▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,524,696▲137% | $1,066,340▲9.8% | $2,533,730▲136% | $2,948,476▲72.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,066,996▼2.6% | $971,168▲13.5% | $1,075,374▲9.8% | $1,707,333▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,095,194▲10.5% | $855,289▲11.0% | $979,546▲32.4% | $1,621,972▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $991,546▲30.0% | $770,623▲31.1% | $739,640▲42.6% | $1,398,769▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $762,704▲16.7% | $587,939▼2.6% | $518,717▲50.8% | $1,195,355▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $653,774▲0.8% | $603,833▲5.2% | $343,952▲17.0% | $731,677▲125% | 990 |
| 2013 | $648,340 | $573,799▲2.7% | $294,011▲34.0% | $325,368▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $558,462▲19.8% | $219,470▼0.9% | $277,097▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $466,351▲34.2% | $221,573▼12.0% | $285,750▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $347,499▲17.8% | $251,763▲6.6% | $301,680▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | $335,595 | $295,072 | $236,178 | $260,574 | 990EZ |
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 · $170K total
15 grants to L Arche Chicago totaling $170K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,270 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $53,052 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | See part iv | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,975 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,400 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support organizational introspection, evaluation, building language, awareness, and tangible systems | 2020 | $23,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $9,275 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,335 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $6,900 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L Arche Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L Arche Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4030812, based in Forest Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L Arche Chicago's EIN?
- L Arche Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4030812.
- How much revenue does L Arche Chicago report?
- L Arche Chicago reported $3,685,700 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L Arche Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades L Arche Chicago B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L Arche Chicago (EIN 36-4030812) 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.