Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered in 1991, with $294,549 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
769 Holiday Ln, Des Plaines, IL, 60016 EIN 36-3447510 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$295K
▲ 39.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$311K
Net assets
$376K
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.
B
—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 Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines— 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 rating15 mo reserves · -6% 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 Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines: 15 mo reserves · -6% 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 Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 769 Holiday Ln, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
- City
- Des Plaines
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $237K (FY2020) to $295K (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $376K
Operating margin
-5.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$376K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$376K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,549▲39.7% | $310,899▲32.9% | $375,967▼4.2% | $375,967▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $210,913▲7.4% | $233,900▲56.3% | $392,317▼5.5% | $393,594▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $196,446▼17.2% | $149,639▲17.7% | $415,304▲12.7% | $415,304▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $237,184 | $127,174 | $368,497 | $371,260 | 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.
Grants received · $59K total
7 grants to Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines totaling $59K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,537 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,108 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,873 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the backpack program - on behalf of the foxtail on the lake restaurant | 2022 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $8,862 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of the community backpack project | 2021 | $7,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of the community backpack project | 2021 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3447510, based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines's EIN?
- Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3447510.
- How much revenue does Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines report?
- Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines reported $294,549 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines have?
- CharityIndex grades Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Self-help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines (EIN 36-3447510) 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.