The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2020, with $19,477 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 61-6254357 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$19K
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18K
Net assets
$338K
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 The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds— 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 rating221 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 The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds: 221 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 The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds— 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 The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $21K (FY2017) to $19K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $338K
Operating margin
5.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$338K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$338K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,477▲3.6% | $18,376▲29.3% | $338,156▲1.6% | $338,156▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,796▼15.5% | $14,207▲30.4% | $332,727▲0.6% | $332,727▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $22,254▼35.3% | $10,895▼39.6% | $330,677▲3.9% | $330,677▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $34,387▲46.4% | $18,031▼19.0% | $318,112▲5.0% | $318,112▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $23,492▲22.2% | $22,255▲24.0% | $302,969▼0.6% | $302,969▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $19,222▼8.9% | $17,946▲4.3% | $304,658▲0.5% | $304,658▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $21,091 | $17,200▼16.9% | $303,068▼7.9% | $303,068▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,689▲23.8% | $329,214▼1.2% | $329,214▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $16,712 | $333,321 | $333,321 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-6254357, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds's EIN?
- The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-6254357.
- How much revenue does The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds report?
- The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds reported $19,477 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds have?
- CharityIndex grades The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Edna W & James E Cooper Funds (EIN 61-6254357) 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.