Owen L Coon Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Owen L Coon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1949, with $672,747 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
122 S Michigan Ave Ste 1220, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-6066907 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$673K
▼ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$632K
Net assets
$10.5M
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 Owen L Coon 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 rating199 mo reserves · +6% 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 Owen L Coon Foundation: 199 mo reserves · +6% 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 Owen L Coon 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 Owen L Coon Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $531K (FY2013) to $673K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $503KNet assets $10.5M
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.0M
Total liabilities
$503K
Net assets
$10.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $672,747▼12.4% | $631,804▲24.4% | $10,482,712▲9.9% | $10,985,657▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $768,404▲26.0% | $507,771▲162% | $9,536,215▲5.8% | $10,338,851▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $609,708▼41.0% | $193,581▼89.3% | $9,013,081▼9.9% | $10,087,636▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,034,011▲159% | $1,808,372▲391% | $10,006,195▲2.3% | $11,074,106▲10.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $399,459▼40.5% | $368,409▼38.0% | $9,781,049▲4.2% | $10,006,919▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $671,690▲30.7% | $594,232▼0.4% | $9,387,681▲21.5% | $9,837,799▲16.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $513,811▲11.2% | $596,565▲16.6% | $7,728,668▼5.1% | $8,484,048▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $461,871▲3.6% | $511,707▼72.8% | $8,146,689▲15.4% | $9,208,912▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $445,991▼24.1% | $1,881,751▲234% | $7,061,125▼10.9% | $8,379,375▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $587,460▲10.6% | $563,214▲15.9% | $7,922,599▼1.4% | $8,110,727▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $531,185 | $486,090▼9.3% | $8,036,342▲9.2% | $8,574,944▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $531,030 | $536,022▼69.1% | $7,358,166▲16.3% | $8,188,928▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,733,970▲296% | $6,326,416▼14.7% | $7,510,436▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $437,925▼2.7% | $7,417,934▼1.0% | $7,422,921▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $450,004 | $7,492,762 | $7,727,438 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Owen L Coon Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Owen L Coon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6066907, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Owen L Coon Foundation's EIN?
- Owen L Coon Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6066907.
- How much revenue does Owen L Coon Foundation report?
- Owen L Coon Foundation reported $672,747 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Owen L Coon Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Owen L Coon Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Owen L Coon Foundation (EIN 36-6066907) 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.