Lawrence Hall
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lawrence Hall is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1943, with $28,628,342 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4833 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625 EIN 36-2167771 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2023)
$28.6M
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$27.8M
Net assets
$34.1M
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 Lawrence Hall— 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 rating15 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 Lawrence Hall: 15 mo reserves · +3% 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 Lawrence Hall— 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 Lawrence Hall: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.4M (FY2013) to $28.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $15.1MNet assets $34.1M
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49.2M
Total liabilities
$15.1M
Net assets
$34.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,628,342▲6.9% | $27,770,955▲7.8% | $34,075,090▲15.0% | $49,215,153▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,778,002▲16.9% | $25,770,308▲13.5% | $29,630,760▲14.1% | $46,064,726▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $22,913,855▼3.6% | $22,701,725▼1.2% | $25,973,751▼15.6% | $42,425,388▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $23,759,587▲15.4% | $22,987,684▲10.3% | $30,763,054▲29.2% | $44,677,389▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $20,596,377▲16.5% | $20,847,646▲10.5% | $23,812,727▼3.2% | $39,749,622▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,685,076▼3.1% | $18,862,649▼4.1% | $24,594,655▼5.7% | $37,624,919▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,254,300▼6.0% | $19,662,727▲0.4% | $26,070,485▲0.5% | $38,993,639▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,423,161▲1.9% | $19,586,442▼0.8% | $25,937,324▲10.5% | $40,242,674▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,063,492▼11.0% | $19,753,316▼14.9% | $23,474,172▼17.7% | $38,829,791▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,411,774 | $23,216,536▲12.4% | $28,526,211▲1.1% | $44,492,379▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,656,480▼0.9% | $28,222,697▲5.5% | $43,913,408▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,839,724▼2.5% | $26,738,911▼12.0% | $44,593,337▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,368,979▼7.7% | $30,369,110▲6.8% | $47,062,067▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,142,538 | $28,445,764 | $46,642,753 | 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 · $5.6M total
57 grants to Lawrence Hall totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support and sponsorship | 2024 | $40,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $35,008 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,917 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $600,031 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $61,200 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $39,750 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $35,073 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $18,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,961 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $9,550 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2022 | $670,094 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, general operating support - christmas 2022, support for fall f?te (no tickets or tangible benefits), support for art therapist position (first of 3 anticipated contributions) | 2022 | $50,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2022 | $42,989 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $36,035 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence Hall a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence Hall is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2167771, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence Hall's EIN?
- Lawrence Hall's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2167771.
- How much revenue does Lawrence Hall report?
- Lawrence Hall reported $28,628,342 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence Hall have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence Hall B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence Hall (EIN 36-2167771) 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.