Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
100% goes to programs Strong reserves
Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1979, with $57,318,618 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
1700 W Van Buren St Ste 265, Chicago, IL, 60612 EIN 36-6673233 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$57.3M
▼ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$35.7M
Net assets
$184.8M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
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. For Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating62 mo reserves · +38% 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 Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr: 62 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DGovernance25% of the rating1 of 6 checks met
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. For Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr: 1 of 6 checks met earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide self-insurance funds through investment activities.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27.6M (FY2013) to $57.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18.2MNet assets $184.8M
Operating margin
37.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203.0M
Total liabilities
$18.2M
Net assets
$184.8M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
1
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,318,618▼7.1% | $35,677,051▼55.3% | $184,807,520▲12.4% | $202,959,705▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,691,074▲87.5% | $79,890,533▲281% | $164,397,899▼4.6% | $167,087,099▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $32,897,425▼43.8% | $20,978,653▼39.5% | $172,335,749▼6.3% | $183,033,993▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,498,218▲317% | $34,656,554▲94.1% | $183,932,766▲19.9% | $184,033,612▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,034,328▼69.4% | $17,854,543▼49.7% | $153,465,793▲10.6% | $154,559,353▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,841,415▼12.9% | $35,511,888▼11.2% | $138,764,967▲1.8% | $138,764,967▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,649,737▼11.2% | $40,012,060▼32.9% | $136,311,501▲11.3% | $136,311,501▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $59,278,626▲33.4% | $59,602,875▲69.5% | $122,440,641▲0.5% | $122,440,641▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,442,298▲115% | $35,162,663▲91.6% | $121,787,170▲2.8% | $121,787,170▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,689,141▼25.0% | $18,350,630▼35.4% | $118,507,126▲1.6% | $118,507,126▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $27,595,602 | $28,396,194▲68.8% | $116,635,424▲1.5% | $116,635,424▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $16,820,188▲0.6% | $114,874,590▼4.1% | $114,874,590▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,725,406 | $119,727,028 | $119,727,028 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: The Northern Trust — $38,167 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Trust | Trustee | 1 | $38,167 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | Legal and Risk Services | $3,200,172 |
| Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth LLC | Legal Services | $1,097,516 |
| Swanson Martin & Bell LLP | Legal Services | $725,445 |
| Barker Castro & Steinback LLC | Legal Services | $658,092 |
| Johnson & Bell Ltd | Legal Services | $195,464 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6673233, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr's EIN?
- Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6673233.
- How much revenue does Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr report?
- Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr reported $57,318,618 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr's spending goes to programs?
- Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr's latest Form 990 is $38,167, paid to The Northern Trust (Trustee).
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Data for Rush University System For Health Self-insurance Tr (EIN 36-6673233) 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.