Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1959, with $4,583,263 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
161 N Clark St Ste 3030, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 36-6099675 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 100.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$25.7M
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 Mayer & Morris Kaplan 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 rating114 mo reserves · +41% 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 Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation: 114 mo reserves · +41% 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 Mayer & Morris Kaplan 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 Mayer & Morris Kaplan 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 $3.8M (FY2019) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $155KNet assets $25.7M
Operating margin
41.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$25.9M
Total liabilities
$155K
Net assets
$25.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,583,263▲101% | $2,706,280▲11.3% | $25,742,622▲3.6% | $25,897,622▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,284,527▲130% | $2,430,518▼7.3% | $24,851,391▲9.0% | $25,051,382▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $991,581▼56.6% | $2,620,581▼27.9% | $22,809,036▼22.9% | $23,593,586▼23.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,286,592▲893% | $3,634,201▲42.2% | $29,595,059▲4.0% | $30,720,107▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $230,215▼94.0% | $2,556,474▼20.8% | $28,460,236▲0.9% | $28,861,134▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,840,293 | $3,229,794 | $28,211,561 | $29,280,959 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6099675, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
- Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6099675.
- How much revenue does Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation report?
- Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation reported $4,583,263 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation (EIN 36-6099675) 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.