Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1960, with $65,861 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2440 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614 EIN 36-6110603 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$66K
▼ 29.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$102K
Net assets
$315K
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 Susan & Jerome Ettelson 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 rating37 mo reserves · -55% 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 Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund: 37 mo reserves · -55% 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 Susan & Jerome Ettelson 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 Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29K (FY2013) to $66K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $315K
Operating margin
-55.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$315K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$315K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,861▼29.8% | $102,117▲1.8% | $315,012▼10.3% | $315,012▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $93,791▲92.7% | $100,350▼6.0% | $351,268▼1.8% | $351,268▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $48,661▼39.4% | $106,799▲25.1% | $357,827▼14.0% | $357,827▼14.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $80,236▼30.9% | $85,342▼3.5% | $415,965▼1.2% | $415,965▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $116,171▲76.3% | $88,406▲13.6% | $421,071▲7.1% | $421,071▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $65,889▲70.1% | $77,833▲21.4% | $393,306▼2.9% | $393,306▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $38,736▼38.6% | $64,102▲38.6% | $405,250▼5.9% | $405,250▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $63,124▼1.6% | $46,257▲18.7% | $430,616▲4.1% | $430,616▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $64,119▲64.8% | $38,978▼44.6% | $413,749▲6.5% | $413,749▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $38,906▲20.1% | $70,393▲22.0% | $388,608▼7.5% | $388,608▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $32,406▲12.2% | $57,685▲6.0% | $420,095▼5.7% | $420,095▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $28,887 | $54,436 | $445,374 | $445,374 | 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 Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6110603, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund's EIN?
- Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6110603.
- How much revenue does Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund report?
- Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund reported $65,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund (EIN 36-6110603) 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.