Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Oak Park, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $345,987 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
141 S Oak Park Ave Ste 3, Oak Park, IL, 60302 EIN 36-1569110 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$346K
▲ 27.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$338K
Net assets
$180K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce— 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 rating6 mo reserves · +2% 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 Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce: 6 mo reserves · +2% 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 Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2013) to $346K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $180K
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$206K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$180K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,987▲27.8% | $337,935▲23.4% | $179,955▲4.7% | $205,670▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $270,681▼10.3% | $273,814▲4.1% | $171,903▼1.8% | $190,898▼28.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $301,738▲21.8% | $263,149▲33.0% | $175,036▲32.5% | $267,839▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $247,730▲14.9% | $197,841▼1.6% | $132,082▲51.6% | $262,180▲54.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $215,621▼17.9% | $201,139▼30.9% | $87,141▼6.7% | $169,644▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $262,662▼22.3% | $291,214▼11.9% | $93,438▼4.3% | $183,886▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $337,978▲4.2% | $330,442▲7.0% | $97,680▲5.1% | $201,767▲92.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $324,457▲27.4% | $308,734▲30.0% | $92,928▲20.4% | $104,841▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $254,630▲98.4% | $237,469▲93.5% | $77,210▲1086% | $98,032▲198% | 990 |
| 2013 | $128,370 | $122,700 | $6,509 | $32,923 | 990EZ |
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Grants received · $13K total
1 grant to Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Oak Park Hospital Inc | General support | 2018 | $12,825 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-1569110, based in Oak Park, Illinois.
- What is Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
- Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-1569110.
- How much revenue does Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce report?
- Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce reported $345,987 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce have?
- CharityIndex grades Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oak Park-river Forest Chamber of Commerce (EIN 36-1569110) 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.