Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, registered in 1995, with $1,787,711 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
21 S Evergreen Avenue 210, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005 EIN 36-4035204 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 555.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$856K
Net assets
$12.3M
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 Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family 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 rating173 mo reserves · +52% 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 Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation: 173 mo reserves · +52% 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 Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family 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 Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 21 S Evergreen Avenue 210, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2014) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12.3M
Operating margin
52.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,787,711▲555% | $855,525▼19.7% | $12,340,188▲8.2% | $12,340,188▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $272,897▼21.8% | $1,066,061▲3.4% | $11,407,801▼6.5% | $11,407,801▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $349,055▼68.7% | $1,030,990▼4.5% | $12,202,770▼5.4% | $12,202,770▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,115,797▲56.6% | $1,079,593▼8.0% | $12,893,885▲0.3% | $12,893,885▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $712,435▼18.0% | $1,173,015▲8.2% | $12,857,854▼3.6% | $12,857,854▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $869,163▲3.6% | $1,084,511▲0.7% | $13,339,853▼1.6% | $13,339,853▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $838,678▼22.2% | $1,077,382▼2.1% | $13,555,343▼1.7% | $13,555,343▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,077,657▲113% | $1,100,688▲11.6% | $13,793,967▼0.2% | $13,793,967▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $506,836▲2.2% | $986,357▼11.1% | $13,816,998▼3.4% | $13,816,998▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $495,826▼57.0% | $1,109,121▼4.5% | $14,296,519▼4.1% | $14,296,519▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,152,832 | $1,161,203 | $14,911,032 | $14,911,032 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4035204, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation's EIN?
- Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4035204.
- How much revenue does Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation report?
- Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation reported $1,787,711 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oscar G & Elsa S Mayer Family Foundation (EIN 36-4035204) 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.