Seven Generations Ahead
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Seven Generations Ahead is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oak Park, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $863,051 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
616 S Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60304 EIN 36-4437661 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$863K
▼ 18.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$983K
Net assets
$153K
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.
C+
—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 Seven Generations Ahead— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -14% 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 Seven Generations Ahead: 2 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Seven Generations Ahead— 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 Seven Generations Ahead: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 616 S Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60304
- City
- Oak Park
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $598K (FY2013) to $863K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,897Net assets $153K
Operating margin
-13.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$156K
Total liabilities
$2,897
Net assets
$153K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $863,051▼18.4% | $983,154▲2.6% | $152,981▼44.0% | $155,878▼44.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,057,622▲62.5% | $958,144▲23.2% | $273,084▲57.3% | $279,332▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $650,883▼12.7% | $777,661▲11.7% | $173,606▼42.2% | $217,498▼40.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $745,701▲7.9% | $696,514▲14.0% | $300,384▲19.6% | $362,944▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $691,137▲36.4% | $611,155▲52.6% | $251,197▲53.7% | $287,285▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $506,760▼15.3% | $400,614▼34.4% | $163,423▲395% | $235,547▲106% | 990 |
| 2013 | $598,064 | $611,117 | $33,039 | $114,069 | 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 · $1.6M total
11 grants to Seven Generations Ahead totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $140,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for cps zero waste schools, support for zero waste schools - lake county, in support of the wasted food project, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2022 | $120,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $7,750 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support for cps zero waste. support of the cps-zero waste program. support for zero waste schools - lake county. in support of the wasted food project, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $160,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support for cps zero waste. support of the cps-zero waste program. support for zero waste schools - lake county. in support of the wasted food project, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $160,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support food waste reduction program | 2020 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support zero waste schools, and the illinois food waste action plan | 2019 | $205,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $125,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $5,200 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $278,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $311,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Seven Generations Ahead a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seven Generations Ahead is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4437661, based in Oak Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seven Generations Ahead's EIN?
- Seven Generations Ahead's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4437661.
- How much revenue does Seven Generations Ahead report?
- Seven Generations Ahead reported $863,051 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Seven Generations Ahead have?
- CharityIndex grades Seven Generations Ahead C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Seven Generations Ahead (EIN 36-4437661) 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.