Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2002, with $35,612,551 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2023)
$35.6M
▲ 2900.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$35.3M
Net assets
$972K
Employees
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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 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4.6M (FY2013) to $35.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$207K
Net assets
$972K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,612,551▲2901% | $35,287,148▲2694% | $972,230▲50.3% | $1,179,321▲53.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,186,813▼2.1% | $1,262,757▲2.9% | $646,827▼10.5% | $767,725▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,212,220▼15.5% | $1,227,319▼21.9% | $722,771▼2.0% | $763,496▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,433,740▼19.0% | $1,571,101▲4.9% | $737,870▼14.7% | $783,756▼51.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,770,389▲4.2% | $1,497,509▼3.7% | $865,232▲46.1% | $1,630,225▲107% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,699,384▲52.9% | $1,555,360▲22.9% | $592,352▲32.1% | $787,869▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,111,444▼81.8% | $1,265,167▼79.4% | $448,328▼25.5% | $588,499▼80.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,106,072▲515% | $6,128,803▲512% | $602,051▼3.6% | $3,016,198▲315% | 990 |
| 2015 | $993,257▼79.7% | $1,002,014▼79.3% | $624,782 | $726,414▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,892,759▲6.7% | $4,833,018▲4.9% | $624,839▲10.6% | $890,414▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,583,756 | $4,607,502▲57.4% | $565,098▼4.0% | $1,079,800▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,927,722▼30.1% | $588,844▲2.7% | $836,822▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,186,800▲360% | $573,311▼84.4% | $693,063▼81.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $910,409 | $3,670,479 | $3,739,218 | 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.
10 grants to Metropolitan Mayors Caucus totaling $710K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of metropolitan mayors caucus's work to educate municipal leaders on dei issues, foster peer learning, and implement reforms that help them operate more equitably and inclusively. | 2022 | $75,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and strategies of municipal leaders across cook county. | 2021 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and strategies of municipal leaders across cook county. | 2021 | $50,000 |
| AARP | Sponsorship of the annual gala | 2019 | $20,000 |
| AARP | Sponsorship of the annual gala | 2019 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $35,000 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable communities initiative | 2018 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $311,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $98,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future | 2015 | $30,000 |
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Data for Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (EIN 36-4469510) 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.