Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winnetka, Illinois, registered in 1998, with $42,446 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
979 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093 EIN 36-4243294 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2025)
$42K
▼ 27.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$62K
Net assets
$240K
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.
D
—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 Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating47 mo reserves · -45% 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 Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn: 47 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D 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 Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn— 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 Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 979 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093
- City
- Winnetka
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40K (FY2014) to $42K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $240K
Operating margin
-45.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$240K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$240K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,446▼27.8% | $61,556▲12.2% | $240,226▼7.4% | $240,226▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $58,815▼17.0% | $54,871▲3.9% | $259,336▲1.5% | $259,336▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $70,842▲264% | $52,824▼0.7% | $255,392▲7.6% | $255,392▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,443▼55.6% | $53,177▲2.5% | $237,374▼12.4% | $237,374▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $43,760▲987% | $51,892▲1.0% | $271,108▼2.9% | $271,108▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,025▼87.6% | $51,381▼1.7% | $279,240▼14.5% | $279,240▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $32,416▼13.8% | $52,262▲3.3% | $326,584▼5.7% | $326,584▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $37,614▲223% | $50,586▼0.5% | $346,385▼3.6% | $346,385▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,637▼63.3% | $50,848▼3.0% | $359,357▼9.8% | $359,357▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $31,699▼30.4% | $52,412▲0.4% | $398,568▼4.9% | $398,568▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $45,574▲14.1% | $52,223▼2.5% | $419,283▼1.6% | $419,283▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $39,945 | $53,573 | $425,931 | $425,931 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4243294, based in Winnetka, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn's EIN?
- Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4243294.
- How much revenue does Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn report?
- Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn reported $42,446 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn have?
- CharityIndex grades Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lucille E and Joseph L Block Fndn (EIN 36-4243294) 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.