Parliament of the Worlds Religions
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Parliament of the Worlds Religions is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1989, with $537,562 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
4422 N Ravenswood Avenue 1030, Chicago, IL, 60640 EIN 36-3605228 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$538K
▼ 79.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$345K
Net assets
-$847K
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 Parliament of the Worlds Religions— 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 rating0 mo reserves · +36% 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 Parliament of the Worlds Religions: 0 mo reserves · +36% 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 Parliament of the Worlds Religions— 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 Parliament of the Worlds Religions: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $487K (FY2013) to $538K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $929KNet assets -$847K
Operating margin
35.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Total liabilities
$929K
Net assets
-$847K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $537,562▼79.4% | $344,885▼88.4% | -$847,483▲18.5% | $81,278▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,612,140▲1012% | $2,976,072▲490% | -$1,040,160▼54.3% | $70,252▼88.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $234,856▼71.0% | $504,750▼3.0% | -$673,907▼66.8% | $587,995▲151% | 990 |
| 2021 | $809,223▲194% | $520,196▲5.4% | -$404,013▲41.7% | $234,134▲56.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $275,483▼37.3% | $493,469▼4.0% | -$693,040▼45.9% | $149,842▼59.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $439,334▼90.3% | $514,026▼88.4% | -$475,054▼20.2% | $365,169▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,518,249▲4972% | $4,440,217▲522% | -$395,341▲17.1% | $452,786▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,082▼11.2% | $714,416▲10.9% | -$476,706▼421% | $657,848▲50.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $100,316▼96.9% | $644,089▼72.5% | $148,628▼78.5% | $438,119▼54.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,267,900▲1089% | $2,346,169▲608% | $692,401▲402% | $962,410▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $274,881▼43.6% | $331,371▲21.1% | -$229,330▼32.7% | $765,112▲258% | 990 |
| 2013 | $487,234 | $273,539▼40.3% | -$172,840▲67.3% | $213,712▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $458,509▼12.3% | -$528,491▼5.1% | $353,642▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $522,565▼28.8% | -$502,897▲41.8% | $425,618▲1001% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $733,909 | -$863,713 | $38,641 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $437K total
26 grants to Parliament of the Worlds Religions totaling $437K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,900 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $6,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the 2023 conference (no tickets or tangible benefits) | 2022 | $75,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | See part iv | 2022 | $71,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $6,748 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $8,217 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2021 | $6,175 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $14,550 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - for general operating support. | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2020 | $5,584 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds - operating support | 2019 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Parliament of the Worlds Religions a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Parliament of the Worlds Religions is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3605228, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Parliament of the Worlds Religions's EIN?
- Parliament of the Worlds Religions's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3605228.
- How much revenue does Parliament of the Worlds Religions report?
- Parliament of the Worlds Religions reported $537,562 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Parliament of the Worlds Religions have?
- CharityIndex grades Parliament of the Worlds Religions D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Parliament of the Worlds Religions (EIN 36-3605228) 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.