Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1995, with $488,058 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2500, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-3991489 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$488K
▲ 71.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$224K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Seymour A Cohen 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating164 mo reserves · +54% 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 Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation: 164 mo reserves · +54% 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 Seymour A Cohen 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 Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2500, Chicago, IL, 60611
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2013) to $488K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
54.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $488,058▲71.3% | $224,436▼22.7% | $3,062,245▲9.4% | $3,062,245▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $284,945▲101% | $290,289▲1.2% | $2,798,623▼0.2% | $2,798,623▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $142,117▼38.3% | $286,745▲31.6% | $2,803,967▼4.9% | $2,803,967▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $230,431▲165% | $217,833▼10.5% | $2,948,595▲0.4% | $2,948,595▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $86,999▼96.0% | $243,333▲82.9% | $2,935,997▼5.1% | $2,935,997▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,193,540▲6920% | $133,051▲34.5% | $3,092,331▲200% | $3,092,331▲200% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $31,246▼90.5% | $98,915▲42.1% | $1,031,842▼5.4% | $1,031,842▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $328,210▲742% | $69,630▲17.4% | $1,091,259▲30.8% | $1,091,259▲30.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $38,974▼17.7% | $59,322▼17.0% | $834,498▲2.6% | $834,498▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $47,330▲28.3% | $71,492▼7.5% | $813,326▼3.8% | $813,326▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $36,883▲3.7% | $77,316▲25.1% | $845,260▼9.0% | $845,260▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $35,572 | $61,810▼18.9% | $928,726▲17.2% | $928,726▲17.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $76,241 | $792,154 | $792,154 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3991489, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation's EIN?
- Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3991489.
- How much revenue does Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation report?
- Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation reported $488,058 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation (EIN 36-3991489) 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.