Robert U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2006, with $490,686 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$491K
▲ 176.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$192K
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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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 U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation: 163 mo reserves · +61% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $20K (FY2013) to $491K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
61.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$3,760
Net assets
$2.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,686▲177% | $191,512▼33.8% | $2,604,745▲6.5% | $2,608,505▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $177,349▼39.9% | $289,416▲154% | $2,445,207▲7.1% | $2,448,797▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $294,997▼18.5% | $113,961▲35.5% | $2,283,794▲16.1% | $2,287,344▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $361,986▲49.5% | $84,104▼59.6% | $1,967,887▼2.3% | $1,971,387▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $242,157▲93.3% | $208,037▲14.7% | $2,013,558▲20.9% | $2,036,983▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $125,274▼55.1% | $181,419▲102% | $1,665,794▼3.9% | $1,714,219▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $278,823▲15.1% | $89,839▲31.7% | $1,733,183▲11.6% | $1,736,608▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $242,286▲84.0% | $68,224▲26.2% | $1,553,503▲9.2% | $1,556,903▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $131,679▼40.2% | $54,056▲646% | $1,422,711▲11.7% | $1,426,053▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $220,259▲321% | $7,250▲12.6% | $1,273,885▲14.8% | $1,277,075▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,286▲159% | $6,440▲86.1% | $1,109,582▲0.4% | $1,112,582▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,191 | $3,460▲16.9% | $1,104,799▲14.9% | $1,108,249▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,960▲1.6% | $961,301▲8.2% | $964,251▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,913 | $888,059 | $890,959 | 990 |
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Data for Robert U and Roberta Goldman Family Foundation (EIN 20-3921714) 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.