S Edward Marder Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
S Edward Marder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Forest, Illinois, registered in 1967, with $23,943 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
207 Brampton Ln, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 EIN 36-6157038 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2025)
$24K
▼ 81.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$91K
Net assets
$335K
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 S Edward Marder 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · -282% 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 S Edward Marder Family Foundation: 44 mo reserves · -282% 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 S Edward Marder 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 →
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 S Edward Marder Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 207 Brampton Ln, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
- City
- Lake Forest
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $39K (FY2016) to $24K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $335K
Operating margin
-282.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$335K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$335K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,943▼81.9% | $91,488▲6.7% | $334,659▼16.8% | $334,659▼16.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $131,973▲266% | $85,719▲58.6% | $402,204▲13.0% | $402,204▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $36,014▲68.8% | $54,037▲4.9% | $355,950▼4.8% | $355,950▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,339▼48.4% | $51,530▼14.4% | $373,973▼7.5% | $373,973▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $41,347▲34.6% | $60,195▲2.4% | $404,164▼4.5% | $404,164▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $30,708▲43.0% | $58,763▼1.5% | $423,012▼6.2% | $423,012▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $21,480▼24.2% | $59,652▲1.1% | $451,067▼7.8% | $451,067▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $28,347▼41.0% | $58,974▼9.6% | $489,239▼5.9% | $489,239▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $48,033▲23.2% | $65,228▲1.9% | $519,866▼3.2% | $519,866▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $39,000 | $64,025 | $537,061 | $537,061 | 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 S Edward Marder Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S Edward Marder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6157038, based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S Edward Marder Family Foundation's EIN?
- S Edward Marder Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6157038.
- How much revenue does S Edward Marder Family Foundation report?
- S Edward Marder Family Foundation reported $23,943 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S Edward Marder Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades S Edward Marder Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S Edward Marder Family Foundation (EIN 36-6157038) 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.