Ross C Robbins Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ross C Robbins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $9,950 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
700 W Fullerton Ave Apt 617, Chicago, IL, 60614 EIN 36-3384341 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,950
▼ 78.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$16K
Net assets
$219K
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 Ross C Robbins 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 rating160 mo reserves · -64% 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 Ross C Robbins Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -64% 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 Ross C Robbins 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 Ross C Robbins Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $21K (FY2013) to $9,950 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $219K
Operating margin
-64.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$219K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$219K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,950▼78.2% | $16,357▼0.4% | $218,773▼3.2% | $218,773▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,604▲494% | $16,430▼11.5% | $226,013▲18.1% | $226,013▲18.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,678▼52.2% | $18,567▼22.9% | $191,410▼7.4% | $191,410▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,078▲266% | $24,089▲25.9% | $206,612▼4.1% | $206,612▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,393▼65.2% | $19,135▼41.6% | $215,502▼5.6% | $215,502▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $12,609▼17.2% | $32,739▲3.9% | $228,200▼7.7% | $228,200▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $15,235▲1366% | $31,501▲15.2% | $247,161▼5.1% | $247,161▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,039▼91.3% | $27,337▼0.9% | $260,372▼9.2% | $260,372▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $11,908▼14.4% | $27,597▼13.4% | $286,670▼5.2% | $286,670▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $13,907▼3.5% | $31,875▲20.8% | $302,359▼5.6% | $302,359▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $14,405▼31.3% | $26,396▲1.6% | $320,327▼3.6% | $320,327▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $20,978 | $25,979▼24.1% | $332,318▼1.5% | $332,318▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $34,237▲9.7% | $337,319▼5.1% | $337,319▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $31,209 | $355,414 | $355,414 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ross C Robbins Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ross C Robbins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3384341, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ross C Robbins Foundation's EIN?
- Ross C Robbins Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3384341.
- How much revenue does Ross C Robbins Foundation report?
- Ross C Robbins Foundation reported $9,950 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ross C Robbins Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ross C Robbins Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ross C Robbins Foundation (EIN 36-3384341) 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.