M J Obrien Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
M J Obrien Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $80,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2530 Crawford Ave Ste 108, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 36-6843491 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$81K
▼ 55.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$237K
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.
C
—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 M J Obrien Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -20% 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 M J Obrien Family Foundation: 29 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 M J Obrien Family 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 M J Obrien Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $11K (FY2013) to $81K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $237K
Operating margin
-20.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$237K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$237K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,876▼55.1% | $97,046▼30.9% | $237,139▼6.4% | $237,139▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $180,199▲103% | $140,462▲65.7% | $253,344▲18.6% | $253,344▲18.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $88,618▼12.1% | $84,768▼45.7% | $213,533▲2.1% | $213,533▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $100,813▲35.9% | $156,002▲47.8% | $209,233▼20.9% | $209,234▼20.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $74,182▼16.1% | $105,526▼2.6% | $264,420▼10.6% | $264,420▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $88,451▲191% | $108,381▲27.2% | $295,756▼6.3% | $295,756▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $30,396▼52.7% | $85,178▼8.7% | $315,686▼14.8% | $315,686▼14.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $64,254▲69.4% | $93,327▲18.0% | $370,468▼7.3% | $370,469▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $37,921▲188% | $79,110▲9.0% | $399,541▼9.3% | $399,541▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,159▼45.0% | $72,561▲12.4% | $440,732▼11.9% | $440,732▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $23,914▲109% | $64,535▲8.2% | $500,134▼7.5% | $500,134▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $11,439 | $59,654▼47.7% | $540,755▼8.2% | $540,755▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $114,017▼9.0% | $588,970▲4.7% | $588,970▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $125,274▲37.1% | $562,595▼14.6% | $562,595▼14.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $91,343 | $658,400 | $658,400 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is M J Obrien Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. M J Obrien Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6843491, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is M J Obrien Family Foundation's EIN?
- M J Obrien Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6843491.
- How much revenue does M J Obrien Family Foundation report?
- M J Obrien Family Foundation reported $80,876 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does M J Obrien Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades M J Obrien Family Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for M J Obrien Family Foundation (EIN 36-6843491) 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.