Let It Be Us
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Let It Be Us is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Barrington, Illinois, registered in 2014, with $1,455,505 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
145 W Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010 EIN 47-1237093 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 149.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$815K
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 Let It Be Us— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +26% 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 Let It Be Us: 9 mo reserves · +26% 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 Let It Be Us— 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 Let It Be Us: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 145 W Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010
- City
- Barrington
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2016) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $49KNet assets $815K
Operating margin
25.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$864K
Total liabilities
$49K
Net assets
$815K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,455,505▲150% | $1,081,005▼1.8% | $815,160▲38.9% | $864,369▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $583,235▼33.8% | $1,101,052▲32.8% | $586,735▼49.7% | $603,563▼49.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $880,418▲25.7% | $829,136▲63.3% | $1,166,516▲49.3% | $1,202,598▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $700,631▼17.7% | $507,617▲19.8% | $781,263▲34.4% | $799,759▲36.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $850,799▲146% | $423,606▲27.4% | $581,159▲277% | $584,788▲251% | 990 |
| 2019 | $346,435▲62.5% | $332,533▲80.4% | $153,966▲9.9% | $166,581▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $213,240▲57.8% | $184,334▲66.9% | $140,064▲26.0% | $153,690▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $135,099▲29.3% | $110,425▲12.2% | $111,158▲28.5% | $117,576▲29.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $104,472 | $98,438 | $86,484 | $90,756 | 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 · $863K total
27 grants to Let It Be Us totaling $863K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $70,830 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $55,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $27,750 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Access to healthcare for special needs youth | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, support for be mine 2023, general operating support - per tim canning's solicitation | 2022 | $52,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $35,001 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $29,550 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $19,400 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $5,880 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $75,170 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $75,170 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support of the july 8th fundraiser. cheers! (no tickets or benefits received), general operating support - as solicited by my sister in law jessica canning. in support of the annual be mine event (no tickets or benefits received) | 2021 | $57,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support of the july 8th fundraiser. cheers! (no tickets or benefits received), general operating support - as solicited by my sister in law jessica canning. in support of the annual be mine event (no tickets or benefits received) | 2021 | $57,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2020 | $36,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $36,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Let It Be Us a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Let It Be Us is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1237093, based in Barrington, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Let It Be Us's EIN?
- Let It Be Us's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1237093.
- How much revenue does Let It Be Us report?
- Let It Be Us reported $1,455,505 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Let It Be Us have?
- CharityIndex grades Let It Be Us B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Let It Be Us (EIN 47-1237093) 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.