Mexican Cultural Center
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Mexican Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2015, with $256,424 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
103 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL, 60185 EIN 46-3254201 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$256K
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$256K
Net assets
$68K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Mexican Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +0% 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 Mexican Cultural Center: 3 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A 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 Mexican Cultural Center— 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 Mexican Cultural Center: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 103 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL, 60185
- City
- West Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2015) to $256K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $68K
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$80K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$68K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $256,424▲4.7% | $256,004▲31.7% | $67,532 | $79,682 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $244,954▲67.7% | $194,364▲4.3% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $146,106▲26.6% | $186,348▲187% | $19,653▼67.2% | $19,653▼67.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $115,366▲506% | $64,944▲322% | $59,895▲532% | $59,895▲532% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $19,047▼47.4% | $15,401▼53.3% | $9,473▲62.6% | $9,473▲62.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $36,186▼31.2% | $32,950▼36.0% | $5,827▲125% | $5,827▲125% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $52,583▲62.3% | $51,489▲65.6% | $2,591▲73.1% | $2,591▲73.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $32,406▲105% | $31,092▲80.7% | $1,497▲718% | $1,497▲128% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,780▲16.3% | $17,211▲43.9% | $183▼88.7% | $658▼61.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,573 | $11,959 | $1,614 | $1,714 | 990PF |
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Grants received · $68K total
3 grants to Mexican Cultural Center totaling $68K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Creation of 2 monumental alebrijes for exhibition in the desfile de alebrijes monumentales organized by the museo de arte popular de la cuidad de mexico on october 22nd, 2022 | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For commission of artwork for alebrijes: creatures of a dream world at cantigny park | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Alebrijes festival at cantigny in 2022 | 2021 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mexican Cultural Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mexican Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3254201, based in West Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mexican Cultural Center's EIN?
- Mexican Cultural Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3254201.
- How much revenue does Mexican Cultural Center report?
- Mexican Cultural Center reported $256,424 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mexican Cultural Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Mexican Cultural Center C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mexican Cultural Center (EIN 46-3254201) 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.