Robert W Galvin Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert W Galvin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1955, with $12,915,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
444 W Lake St Ste 4525, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-6065560 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$12.9M
▲ 120.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.6M
Net assets
$57.7M
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.
C+
—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 W Galvin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating123 mo reserves · +56% 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 W Galvin Foundation: 123 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a B+ 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 W Galvin 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 W Galvin 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 $2.8M (FY2013) to $12.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $57.7M
Operating margin
56.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$57.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$57.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,915,591▲120% | $5,620,421▲0.2% | $57,660,305▲14.5% | $57,660,305▲13.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,868,843▲67.1% | $5,608,204▼3.3% | $50,365,135▲0.5% | $50,613,445▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,512,255▼56.4% | $5,798,426▲11.2% | $50,104,496▼4.4% | $51,147,984▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,048,512▲61.8% | $5,213,388▲9.8% | $52,390,667▲5.7% | $54,037,901▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,973,623▲16.7% | $4,748,199▲7.3% | $49,555,543▼35.5% | $49,555,543▼35.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,260,760▲10.5% | $4,424,032▼6.8% | $76,811,790▲8.2% | $76,811,790▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,855,301▼24.9% | $4,748,543▲6.5% | $71,017,473▼5.5% | $71,017,473▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,133,097▲58.6% | $4,458,808▲25.5% | $75,132,172▲8.2% | $75,132,172▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,237,272▼87.8% | $3,551,559▲97.3% | $69,452,478▼0.5% | $69,452,478▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $26,453,466▲739% | $1,800,464▼11.8% | $69,766,765▲46.5% | $71,168,927▲45.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,152,345▲12.9% | $2,042,100▼54.8% | $47,610,623▲8.0% | $49,018,569▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,792,813 | $4,516,181▲244% | $44,074,215▲2.4% | $44,857,939▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,312,564 | $43,048,998 | $44,075,453 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert W Galvin Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert W Galvin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6065560, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert W Galvin Foundation's EIN?
- Robert W Galvin Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6065560.
- How much revenue does Robert W Galvin Foundation report?
- Robert W Galvin Foundation reported $12,915,591 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert W Galvin Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert W Galvin Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert W Galvin Foundation (EIN 36-6065560) 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.