Manufacturing Renaissance
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Manufacturing Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $1,390,531 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3411 W Diversey Ave Ste 10, Chicago, IL, 60647 EIN 36-3197648 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▲ 14.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2M
Net assets
-$63K
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 Manufacturing Renaissance— 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 rating0 mo reserves · +10% 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 Manufacturing Renaissance: 0 mo reserves · +10% 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 Manufacturing Renaissance— 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 Manufacturing Renaissance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.9M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $709KNet assets -$63K
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$647K
Total liabilities
$709K
Net assets
-$63K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,390,531▲14.6% | $1,244,845▲8.7% | -$62,694▲73.4% | $646,683▼35.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,213,133▲5.8% | $1,145,335▼11.8% | -$235,548▲49.7% | $1,000,982▲474% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,146,685▼0.2% | $1,299,145▼11.2% | -$468,216▼48.3% | $174,508▼55.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,148,440▼21.6% | $1,463,114▼18.5% | -$315,756▲3.6% | $390,425▲168% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,465,324▼23.2% | $1,795,162▼22.3% | -$327,509▼14162% | $145,930▼43.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,908,714 | $2,311,270 | $2,329 | $259,152 | 990 |
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 · $2.9M total
23 grants to Manufacturing Renaissance totaling $2.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $180,854 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $100,074 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2022 | $290,840 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To provide general operating support for manufacturing renaissance in their ongoing efforts to build the chicago manufacturing renaissance council and improve the manufacturing ecosystem services initiative. | 2022 | $150,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2022 | $62,518 |
| World Resources Institute | Promote envir sustainable transport solutions | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Workforce innovation and opportunity act and other grant activiies | 2021 | $648,690 |
| World Resources Institute | Promote envir sustainable transport solutions | 2021 | $52,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2021 | $24,999 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $12,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $12,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Manufacturing Renaissance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Manufacturing Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3197648, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Manufacturing Renaissance's EIN?
- Manufacturing Renaissance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3197648.
- How much revenue does Manufacturing Renaissance report?
- Manufacturing Renaissance reported $1,390,531 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Manufacturing Renaissance have?
- CharityIndex grades Manufacturing Renaissance D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Manufacturing Renaissance (EIN 36-3197648) 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.