Leslie J Raffel Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Leslie J Raffel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gurnee, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $91,234 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4000 Porett Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031 EIN 36-4230133 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$91K
▼ 7.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$155K
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
F
—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 Leslie J Raffel Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating81 mo reserves · -70% 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 Leslie J Raffel Foundation: 81 mo reserves · -70% margin earns a F 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 Leslie J Raffel 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 Leslie J Raffel Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4000 Porett Dr, Gurnee, IL, 60031
- City
- Gurnee
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2,718 (FY2013) to $91K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-69.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,234▼7.7% | $154,988▼23.5% | $1,041,979▼5.8% | $1,041,979▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $98,827▼91.5% | $202,571▲80.8% | $1,105,733▼8.6% | $1,105,733▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,167,485▼4.6% | $112,056▲130% | $1,209,477▲117% | $1,209,477▲117% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,223,982▲6626% | $48,764▲11.2% | $558,647▲6.7% | $558,647▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$18,756▼144% | $43,851▲397% | $523,383▼10.7% | $523,383▼10.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $42,340▼48.6% | $8,815▲406% | $585,990▲6.1% | $585,990▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $82,449▼88.1% | $1,742▼47.6% | $552,465▲17.1% | $552,465▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $695,018▲10487% | $3,322▼87.4% | $471,758▲484% | $471,758▲484% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,565▼97.5% | $26,465▲22.9% | $80,723▼19.8% | $80,723▼19.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $267,304▲9735% | $21,530▲2650% | $100,623▲388% | $100,623▲388% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,718 | $783▼96.3% | $20,623▲10.4% | $20,623▲10.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,331▲33.7% | $18,688▼32.8% | $18,688▼32.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $15,949▲180% | $27,795▲1.8% | $27,795▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $5,695▲379% | $27,301▲35.5% | $27,301▲35.5% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $1,190 | $20,151 | $20,151 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leslie J Raffel Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leslie J Raffel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4230133, based in Gurnee, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leslie J Raffel Foundation's EIN?
- Leslie J Raffel Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4230133.
- How much revenue does Leslie J Raffel Foundation report?
- Leslie J Raffel Foundation reported $91,234 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leslie J Raffel Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Leslie J Raffel Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leslie J Raffel Foundation (EIN 36-4230133) 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.