Michael E Murphy Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Michael E Murphy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1986, with $204,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1242 N Lake Shore Drive 25, Chicago, IL, 60610 EIN 36-3436624 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$205K
▼ 87.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$620K
Net assets
$4.1M
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 Michael E Murphy 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 rating80 mo reserves · -202% 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 Michael E Murphy Foundation: 80 mo reserves · -202% 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 Michael E Murphy 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 Michael E Murphy 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 $294K (FY2013) to $205K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.1M
Operating margin
-202.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $204,992▼87.1% | $620,024▲27.0% | $4,135,365▼9.1% | $4,135,365▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,583,444▲233% | $488,282▲9.2% | $4,550,397▲31.7% | $4,550,397▲31.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $475,852▲34.0% | $446,997▼0.3% | $3,455,235▲0.8% | $3,455,235▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $355,215▲28.9% | $448,260▲27.7% | $3,426,380▼2.6% | $3,426,380▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $275,602▼23.1% | $351,135▲11.9% | $3,519,425▼2.1% | $3,519,425▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $358,253▲11.7% | $313,803▼5.1% | $3,594,829▲1.3% | $3,594,829▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $320,846▲6.0% | $330,744▼6.4% | $3,550,379▼0.3% | $3,550,379▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $302,627▲36.2% | $353,193▲48.5% | $3,560,277▼1.4% | $3,560,277▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $222,129▼51.8% | $237,897▼9.3% | $3,610,843▼0.4% | $3,610,843▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $460,786▲34.5% | $262,265▲10.8% | $3,626,611▲5.8% | $3,626,611▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $342,493▲16.3% | $236,771▲4.4% | $3,428,090▲3.2% | $3,428,090▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $294,483 | $226,876▲4.1% | $3,322,368▲2.1% | $3,322,368▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $217,878▲30.7% | $3,254,761▲12.6% | $3,254,761▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $166,654 | $2,890,345 | $2,890,345 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Michael E Murphy Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michael E Murphy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3436624, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Michael E Murphy Foundation's EIN?
- Michael E Murphy Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3436624.
- How much revenue does Michael E Murphy Foundation report?
- Michael E Murphy Foundation reported $204,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michael E Murphy Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Michael E Murphy Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Michael E Murphy Foundation (EIN 36-3436624) 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.