Lloyd A Fry Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lloyd A Fry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1963, with $15,165,205 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 S La Salle St Ste 1950, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-6108775 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.2M
▲ 166.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$14.4M
Net assets
$196.4M
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
—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 Lloyd A Fry Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating164 mo reserves · +5% 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 Lloyd A Fry Foundation: 164 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B+ 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 Lloyd A Fry Foundation— 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 Lloyd A Fry Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.1M (FY2015) to $15.2M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets $196.4M
Operating margin
5.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$202.1M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$196.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,165,205▲167% | $14,362,605▲22.7% | $196,393,297▲1.7% | $202,104,697▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,688,272▼25.7% | $11,707,566▼18.3% | $193,157,735▲1.7% | $198,005,600▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,655,383▼51.3% | $14,332,973▲19.9% | $189,839,070▼12.3% | $195,307,873▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,717,163▲68.5% | $11,952,159▲3.0% | $216,518,302▲23.2% | $220,288,049▲22.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,329,713▼12.0% | $11,606,189▼2.6% | $175,712,005▼4.3% | $179,499,313▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,597,777▼48.8% | $11,919,343▲11.3% | $183,618,159▼1.4% | $187,598,807▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,718,543▲119% | $10,713,498▼0.1% | $186,187,440▲4.8% | $189,128,277▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,449,597▲32.7% | $10,720,021▲9.0% | $177,695,317▲7.5% | $180,619,932▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,123,503 | $9,832,595 | $165,283,790 | $167,886,853 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lloyd A Fry Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lloyd A Fry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6108775, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lloyd A Fry Foundation's EIN?
- Lloyd A Fry Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6108775.
- How much revenue does Lloyd A Fry Foundation report?
- Lloyd A Fry Foundation reported $15,165,205 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lloyd A Fry Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lloyd A Fry Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lloyd A Fry Foundation (EIN 36-6108775) 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.