Thomas B Earle Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas B Earle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $74,945 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 803878, Chicago, IL, 60680 EIN 59-6784786 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$75K
▲ 39.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Thomas B Earle 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 rating216 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 Thomas B Earle Foundation: 216 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 Thomas B Earle 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 Thomas B Earle Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2019) to $75K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-5.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,945▲39.3% | $79,139▼10.8% | $1,422,721▼0.3% | $1,422,721▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $53,805▲67.6% | $88,752▼14.6% | $1,426,799▼2.4% | $1,426,799▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $32,109▼88.0% | $103,922▲33.5% | $1,462,005▼4.7% | $1,462,005▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $268,120▲540% | $77,873▼2.1% | $1,533,839▲14.2% | $1,533,839▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $41,902▼37.9% | $79,515▼18.9% | $1,343,607▼2.7% | $1,343,607▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $67,466 | $98,100 | $1,381,236 | $1,381,236 | 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 Thomas B Earle Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas B Earle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-6784786, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas B Earle Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas B Earle Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-6784786.
- How much revenue does Thomas B Earle Foundation report?
- Thomas B Earle Foundation reported $74,945 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas B Earle Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas B Earle Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas B Earle Foundation (EIN 59-6784786) 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.