U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2004, with $1,131,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
180 N La Salle St Ste 2210, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 75-3098915 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$669K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 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 U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter: 8 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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 U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter— 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 U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 180 N La Salle St Ste 2210, Chicago, IL, 60601
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $624K (FY2018) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $630KNet assets $669K
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$630K
Net assets
$669K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,131,426▲5.5% | $1,063,205▲17.7% | $668,518▲11.4% | $1,298,132▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,072,378▲68.8% | $903,118▲39.3% | $600,297▲39.3% | $1,304,801▲66.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $635,295▲20.8% | $648,417▲11.8% | $431,037▼3.0% | $783,516▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $526,014▼19.1% | $579,817▲8.7% | $444,159▲34.7% | $540,626▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $649,802▲50.4% | $533,338▼17.9% | $329,724▲46.4% | $679,248▲150% | 990 |
| 2019 | $432,045▼30.7% | $649,916▲19.4% | $225,162▼51.5% | $272,014▼43.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $623,508 | $544,095▼26.9% | $464,092▲160% | $484,533▲134% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $744,297▼11.1% | $178,214▲2.6% | $206,793▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $837,627 | $173,620 | $202,408 | 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 · $1.3M total
23 grants to U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Energy | Program services | 2024 | $226,197 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $145,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $10,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $111,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the chicago climate action museum, support for climate action museum | 2022 | $7,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2021 | $115,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | 2021 | $50,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $50,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future | 2019 | $20,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Energy | 2018 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the civic green project | 2017 | $130,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-3098915, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter's EIN?
- U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-3098915.
- How much revenue does U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter report?
- U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter reported $1,131,426 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter have?
- CharityIndex grades U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter (EIN 75-3098915) 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.