Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $2,580 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1030 N State Street 52efg, Chicago, IL, 60610 EIN 36-3154262 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$2,580
▼ 31.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$23K
Net assets
$117K
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.
F
—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 Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating62 mo reserves · -778% 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 Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation: 62 mo reserves · -778% margin earns a F 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 Melvin & Edith J Goodman 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 Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $26K (FY2013) to $2,580 (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $117K
Operating margin
-777.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$117K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$117K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,580▼31.0% | $22,650▲1.6% | $117,462▼14.6% | $117,462▼14.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,738▼3.9% | $22,292▼7.3% | $137,532▼13.9% | $137,532▼13.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,890▼63.6% | $24,041▲103% | $159,653▼11.2% | $159,653▼11.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $10,686▲219% | $11,835▲7843% | $179,804▼0.6% | $179,804▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,353▼13.6% | $149▼97.6% | $180,953▲1.8% | $180,953▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,881▼96.5% | $6,230▼77.1% | $177,749▼1.3% | $177,749▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $111,023▲615% | $27,148▲234% | $180,098▲87.2% | $180,098▲87.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,532▲55.4% | $8,133▼66.8% | $96,223▲26.6% | $96,223▲26.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $9,992▼62.1% | $24,496▼12.5% | $75,977▼16.0% | $75,977▼16.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,353 | $28,000▲29.1% | $90,481▼1.8% | $90,481▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,690▼12.4% | $92,128▼5.7% | $92,128▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,761 | $97,673 | $97,673 | 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 Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3154262, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation's EIN?
- Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3154262.
- How much revenue does Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation report?
- Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation reported $2,580 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Melvin & Edith J Goodman Foundation (EIN 36-3154262) 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.