Thomas W Dower Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas W Dower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kenilworth, Illinois, registered in 1954, with $516,863 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 416, Kenilworth, IL, 60043 EIN 36-6071665 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$517K
▲ 210.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$551K
Net assets
$10.5M
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 W Dower 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 rating229 mo reserves · -7% 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 W Dower Foundation: 229 mo reserves · -7% 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 W Dower 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 W Dower Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 416, Kenilworth, IL, 60043
- City
- Kenilworth
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $637K (FY2013) to $517K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.5M
Operating margin
-6.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $516,863▲211% | $551,339▼9.8% | $10,526,307▲12.6% | $10,526,307▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $166,339▼35.8% | $611,175▲20.1% | $9,345,424▼4.6% | $9,345,424▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $258,973▼67.0% | $508,845▼2.2% | $9,794,860▼7.0% | $9,794,860▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $784,527▲138% | $520,349▼0.3% | $10,528,791▲31.6% | $10,528,791▲31.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $329,173▼45.8% | $521,662▲11.8% | $8,002,357▼4.7% | $8,002,357▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $607,570▲108% | $466,721▲4.6% | $8,394,889▲7.7% | $8,394,889▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $291,696▼10.4% | $445,994▲0.5% | $7,794,065▲6.8% | $7,794,065▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $325,676▲151% | $443,719▼2.8% | $7,295,084▲6.3% | $7,295,084▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $129,809▼49.8% | $456,381▲9.2% | $6,863,147▼7.4% | $6,863,147▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $258,638▼59.4% | $417,935▲6.5% | $7,411,296▲3.0% | $7,411,296▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $637,396 | $392,512▼6.5% | $7,194,360▲9.1% | $7,194,360▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $419,731▲75.2% | $6,592,311▲4.2% | $6,592,311▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $239,622 | $6,327,697 | $6,327,697 | 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 W Dower Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas W Dower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6071665, based in Kenilworth, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas W Dower Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas W Dower Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6071665.
- How much revenue does Thomas W Dower Foundation report?
- Thomas W Dower Foundation reported $516,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas W Dower Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas W Dower Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas W Dower Foundation (EIN 36-6071665) 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.