Leather Archives & Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leather Archives & Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1996, with $691,787 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6418 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626 EIN 36-3841874 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$692K
▲ 25.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$420K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Leather Archives & Museum Inc— 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 rating49 mo reserves · +39% 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 Leather Archives & Museum Inc: 49 mo reserves · +39% 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 Leather Archives & Museum Inc— 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 Leather Archives & Museum Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6418 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $336K (FY2016) to $692K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
39.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $691,787▲25.8% | $419,984▲17.5% | $1,715,410▲51.3% | $1,725,737▲52.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $549,772▲53.9% | $357,511▲21.5% | $1,134,126▼2.6% | $1,134,186▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $357,136▼19.8% | $294,222▲31.4% | $1,164,571▲5.7% | $1,169,621▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $445,035▲84.8% | $223,887▼18.6% | $1,101,655▲25.1% | $1,109,152▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $240,756▼44.4% | $275,105▼25.3% | $880,503▼3.8% | $925,308▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $432,948▲19.6% | $368,290▲17.4% | $914,852▲62.0% | $929,620▲64.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $362,016▲7.8% | $313,601▲2.6% | $564,751▲9.4% | $565,885▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $335,957 | $305,799 | $516,336 | $526,626 | 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 · $495K total
16 grants to Leather Archives & Museum Inc totaling $495K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $60,036 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $56,817 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,750 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $61,031 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,853 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $53,016 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $8,374 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support growth as online resource/retailer, and general operations to cover budgetary deficits | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Project support | 2019 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leather Archives & Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leather Archives & Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3841874, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leather Archives & Museum Inc's EIN?
- Leather Archives & Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3841874.
- How much revenue does Leather Archives & Museum Inc report?
- Leather Archives & Museum Inc reported $691,787 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leather Archives & Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Leather Archives & Museum Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leather Archives & Museum Inc (EIN 36-3841874) 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.