The Childrens Heart Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Childrens Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northbrook, Illinois, registered in 2003, with $3,610,008 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, 60062 EIN 36-4077528 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.6M
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
—
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 The Childrens Heart 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 rating7 mo reserves · -8% 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 The Childrens Heart Foundation: 7 mo reserves · -8% 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 The Childrens Heart Foundation— 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 The Childrens Heart Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, 60062
- City
- Northbrook
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $3.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $873KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-7.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$873K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,610,008▲6.8% | $3,880,946▲23.9% | $2,300,405▼10.5% | $3,173,238▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,378,951▼13.1% | $3,133,076▲3.8% | $2,571,343▲10.6% | $3,197,751▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,888,384▲37.4% | $3,018,754▲18.3% | $2,325,197▲59.6% | $3,615,825▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,829,307▲22.8% | $2,550,795▲6.8% | $1,456,588▲23.6% | $2,685,601▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,304,515▼13.2% | $2,388,463▼14.6% | $1,178,076▼6.7% | $1,986,794▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,655,287▲3.8% | $2,798,403▲57.6% | $1,262,024▼10.2% | $2,160,928▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,557,668▼1.3% | $1,776,007▼27.7% | $1,405,628▲125% | $1,809,346▲48.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,592,445▲8.0% | $2,456,530▼4.1% | $624,650▲27.9% | $1,219,592▲150% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,399,397▼13.0% | $2,561,479▲3.1% | $488,394▼42.1% | $488,394▼43.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,759,194▲14.1% | $2,484,705▲13.3% | $843,369▲17.6% | $863,369▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,418,538▲14.1% | $2,192,144▲4.8% | $717,181▲46.1% | $717,181▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,119,266 | $2,092,574▲27.6% | $490,822▲5.7% | $667,499▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,639,916▼13.6% | $464,401▲118% | $564,401▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,898,269 | $213,259 | $413,259 | 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 · $1.8M total
82 grants to The Childrens Heart Foundation totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $93,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $59,477 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Sponsor events | 2024 | $27,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,440 |
| Ihc Health Services Inc | Support community health | 2024 | $6,898 |
| Intermountain Medical Holdings Nevada Inc | Support children's health | 2024 | $6,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $92,532 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $61,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $41,515 |
| Ihc Health Services Inc | Support community health | 2023 | $31,740 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Mission support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Sponsor events | 2023 | $22,420 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $12,250 |
Similar organizations in Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc
Paris, IL
$3.5M
Bannual revenue
Philanthropy
Embrace Living Development
Oak Brook, IL
$3.4M
Cannual revenue
Philanthropy
Community Services Foundation
Orland Park, IL
$3.8M
Bannual revenue
- Philanthropy
Isaad Foundation
Rockford, IL
$3.4M
Cannual revenue
Philanthropy
International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Inc
Hinsdale, IL
$3.9M
Bannual revenue
- Philanthropy
William M Yarbrough Foundation
Peoria, IL
$3.2M
C+annual revenue
Philanthropy
Community Foundation For Mchenry County
Crystal Lake, IL
$3.2M
Bannual revenue
Philanthropy
United Way of Rock River Valley
Rockford, IL
$4.0M
Bannual revenue
Philanthropy
Morton Community Foundation
Morton, IL
$4.0M
Bannual revenue
Philanthropy
The Swifty Foundation
Woodridge, IL
$4.2M
Bannual revenue
Compare The Childrens Heart Foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Childrens Heart Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Childrens Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4077528, based in Northbrook, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Childrens Heart Foundation's EIN?
- The Childrens Heart Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4077528.
- How much revenue does The Childrens Heart Foundation report?
- The Childrens Heart Foundation reported $3,610,008 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Childrens Heart Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Childrens Heart Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Northbrook
Explore more
Data for The Childrens Heart Foundation (EIN 36-4077528) 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.