Nelson B Delavan Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Nelson B Delavan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $269,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 16-6260274 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$269K
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$346K
Net assets
$3.8M
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.
D
—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 Nelson B Delavan Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating132 mo reserves · -29% 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 Nelson B Delavan Foundation: 132 mo reserves · -29% margin earns a D 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 Nelson B Delavan 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 Nelson B Delavan 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 $682K (FY2018) to $269K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.8M
Operating margin
-28.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,070▲4.9% | $345,854▲13.6% | $3,791,609▼2.1% | $3,791,609▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $256,606▲123% | $304,471▼18.8% | $3,874,649▼1.2% | $3,874,649▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $115,223▼71.1% | $375,040▲8.8% | $3,923,091▼6.2% | $3,923,091▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $399,360▲133% | $344,805▼11.8% | $4,182,868▲1.3% | $4,182,868▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $171,623▼30.0% | $391,122▼7.4% | $4,128,112▼5.1% | $4,128,112▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $245,084▼64.1% | $422,225▼10.3% | $4,348,658▼3.9% | $4,348,658▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $682,076 | $470,595▲45.2% | $4,525,431▼10.9% | $4,525,431▼10.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $324,167▲9.3% | $5,077,956▲5.1% | $5,077,956▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $296,580 | $4,831,187 | $4,831,187 | 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 Nelson B Delavan Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nelson B Delavan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6260274, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nelson B Delavan Foundation's EIN?
- Nelson B Delavan Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6260274.
- How much revenue does Nelson B Delavan Foundation report?
- Nelson B Delavan Foundation reported $269,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nelson B Delavan Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Nelson B Delavan Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nelson B Delavan Foundation (EIN 16-6260274) 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.