Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $29,067 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
141 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044 EIN 36-7247572 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 30.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34K
Net assets
$82K
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 Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -17% 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 Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation: 29 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Nels & Liz Leutwiler 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 Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 141 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044
- City
- Lake Bluff
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $29K (FY2020) to $29K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $82K
Operating margin
-16.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$82K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$82K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,067▲30.1% | $33,930▼28.5% | $82,109▼15.3% | $82,109▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,349▲84.3% | $47,470▲61.7% | $96,972▼20.6% | $96,972▼20.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,128▲174% | $29,348▲19.3% | $122,093▼12.4% | $122,093▼12.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,431▼84.8% | $24,597▼58.1% | $139,313▼12.6% | $139,313▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $29,184 | $58,648 | $159,479 | $159,479 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7247572, based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation's EIN?
- Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7247572.
- How much revenue does Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation report?
- Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation reported $29,067 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation (EIN 36-7247572) 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.