Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1991, with $709,058 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-6929982 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$709K
▼ 25.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$949K
Net assets
$12.7M
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 Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating160 mo reserves · -34% 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 Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Ralph O Franzen Charitable 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 Ralph O Franzen Charitable 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 $593K (FY2017) to $709K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12.7M
Operating margin
-33.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,058▼25.0% | $949,392▲0.4% | $12,664,770▼2.0% | $12,664,770▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $946,016▲191% | $945,190▼6.7% | $12,925,689 | $12,925,689 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $325,562▼66.7% | $1,013,594▲11.8% | $12,925,076▼5.1% | $12,925,076▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $977,065▼21.8% | $906,650▲3.7% | $13,613,482▲0.5% | $13,613,482▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,248,670▲56.0% | $874,278▼3.3% | $13,543,081▲2.8% | $13,543,081▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $800,249▼8.0% | $904,010▼2.0% | $13,169,251▼0.8% | $13,169,251▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $869,812▲46.7% | $922,434▲25.3% | $13,275,313▲0.4% | $13,275,313▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $592,963 | $736,386▲521% | $13,227,612▲780% | $13,227,612▲780% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $118,647▲4.4% | $1,503,327▲0.5% | $1,503,327▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $113,618 | $1,496,285 | $1,496,285 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6929982, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6929982.
- How much revenue does Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation report?
- Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation reported $709,058 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation (EIN 36-6929982) 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.