Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1967, with $452,360 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1725 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614 EIN 36-6155875 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$452K
▲ 231.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$1.6M
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+
—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 Murray & Virginia Vale 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 rating195 mo reserves · +78% 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 Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation: 195 mo reserves · +78% 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 Murray & Virginia Vale 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 Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $88K (FY2013) to $452K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
77.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $452,360▲231% | $100,009▼3.8% | $1,625,291▲27.7% | $1,625,291▲27.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $136,518▼12.8% | $103,987▲60.7% | $1,272,940▲2.6% | $1,272,940▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $156,596▼8.0% | $64,700▼20.3% | $1,240,409▲8.0% | $1,240,409▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $170,247▲169% | $81,208▼3.7% | $1,148,513▲8.4% | $1,148,513▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $63,216▼29.4% | $84,335▼13.4% | $1,059,474▼2.0% | $1,059,474▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $89,540▼40.2% | $97,414▲9.7% | $1,080,593▼0.7% | $1,080,593▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $149,737▲23.1% | $88,839▲12.7% | $1,088,467▲5.9% | $1,088,467▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $121,596▲36.2% | $78,846▲3.7% | $1,027,569▲4.3% | $1,027,569▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $89,284▼54.5% | $76,050▼5.7% | $984,819▲1.4% | $984,819▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $196,124▲51.2% | $80,654▲21.3% | $971,585▲13.5% | $971,585▲13.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $129,691▲47.8% | $66,487▼3.7% | $856,115▲8.0% | $856,115▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $87,746 | $69,062▲33.4% | $792,911▲2.4% | $792,911▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $51,754 | $774,227 | $774,227 | 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 Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6155875, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation's EIN?
- Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6155875.
- How much revenue does Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation report?
- Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation reported $452,360 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Murray & Virginia Vale Foundation (EIN 36-6155875) 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.