Pakula-axelrad Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Pakula-axelrad Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highland Park, Illinois, registered in 1946, with -$36,208 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
440 Groveland Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035 EIN 36-6018850 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
-$36K
▼ 264.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,189
Net assets
$112K
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.
F
—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 Pakula-axelrad Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating147 mo reserves · -125% 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 Pakula-axelrad Foundation: 147 mo reserves · -125% margin earns a F 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 Pakula-axelrad 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 Pakula-axelrad Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 440 Groveland Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035
- City
- Highland Park
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $13K (FY2017) to -$36K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $112K
Operating margin
-125.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$112K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$112K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$36,208▼264% | $9,189▼7.7% | $112,213▼28.8% | $112,213▼28.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,014▲226% | $9,953▲2.0% | $157,610▲8.3% | $157,610▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,761▲160% | $9,754▼2.6% | $145,549▼2.0% | $145,549▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,599▼85.6% | $10,015▼14.1% | $148,542▼4.8% | $148,542▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,030▼44.6% | $11,653▲23.6% | $155,958▲4.3% | $155,958▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $32,518▲2740% | $9,427▼24.4% | $149,581▲18.3% | $149,581▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,145▼91.5% | $12,474▲149% | $126,490▼8.0% | $126,490▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $13,408 | $5,012 | $137,530 | $137,530 | 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 Pakula-axelrad Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pakula-axelrad Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6018850, based in Highland Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pakula-axelrad Foundation's EIN?
- Pakula-axelrad Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6018850.
- How much revenue does Pakula-axelrad Foundation report?
- Pakula-axelrad Foundation reported -$36,208 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pakula-axelrad Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Pakula-axelrad Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pakula-axelrad Foundation (EIN 36-6018850) 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.