Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1995, with $42,982 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3312 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60659 EIN 36-7090566 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
-$7,968
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 Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund— 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 rating0 mo reserves · -75% 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 Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund: 0 mo reserves · -75% 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 Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund— 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 Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3312 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60659
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $108K (FY2017) to $43K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-75.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
-$7,968
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
-$7,968
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,982▲2.3% | $75,375▲23.1% | -$7,968▼133% | -$7,968▼133% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $41,999▼17.3% | $61,229▼26.2% | $24,425▼44.0% | $24,425▼44.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,801▲24.6% | $82,929▲11.4% | $43,655▼42.4% | $43,655▼42.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $40,755▲118% | $74,458▲13.1% | $75,783▼34.3% | $75,783▼34.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,700▼68.3% | $65,836▼19.5% | $115,286▼28.6% | $115,286▼28.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $58,982▼28.5% | $81,774▼1.8% | $161,422▼16.3% | $161,422▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $82,526▼23.2% | $83,282▼11.6% | $192,929▼0.4% | $192,929▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $107,505 | $94,218 | $193,685 | $193,685 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-7090566, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund's EIN?
- Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-7090566.
- How much revenue does Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund report?
- Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund reported $42,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Samuel H Krom Scholarship Fund (EIN 36-7090566) 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.