Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, registered in 1991, with $32,617 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 948, Crystal Lake, IL, 60039 EIN 36-3679194 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▲ 43.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$133K
Net assets
$895K
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 Robert & Martha Atherton 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 rating80 mo reserves · -309% 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 Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation: 80 mo reserves · -309% 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 Robert & Martha Atherton 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 Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 948, Crystal Lake, IL, 60039
- City
- Crystal Lake
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $634K (FY2014) to $33K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $895K
Operating margin
-309.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$895K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$895K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,617▲43.7% | $133,421▲26.2% | $894,533▼7.3% | $894,533▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $22,702▲43.0% | $105,717▲1.2% | $965,441▼3.7% | $965,441▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,870▼97.0% | $104,425▲1.0% | $1,002,112▼11.4% | $1,002,112▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $530,567▲2676% | $103,432▼1.6% | $1,130,805▲99.3% | $1,154,189▲58.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $19,115▼35.4% | $105,100▼7.1% | $567,383▲8.3% | $727,054▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $29,595▼25.2% | $113,152▼46.9% | $523,715▲8.2% | $813,040▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $39,591▼29.9% | $213,023▲129% | $483,929▼10.4% | $896,597▼16.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $56,470▼2.7% | $93,029▼78.7% | $540,021▲16.1% | $1,070,029▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $58,039▼85.3% | $437,431▲1.2% | $464,951▼37.0% | $1,106,588▼25.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $395,374▼37.6% | $432,440▼46.4% | $738,147▲6.1% | $1,485,980▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $633,649 | $806,670 | $695,769 | $1,544,628 | 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 Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3679194, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation's EIN?
- Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3679194.
- How much revenue does Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation report?
- Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation reported $32,617 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert & Martha Atherton Foundation (EIN 36-3679194) 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.