Urban Juncture Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Urban Juncture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2014, with $1,746,325 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
300 E 51st St, Chicago, IL, 60615 EIN 27-2446701 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▼ 4.2% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Urban Juncture Foundation— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +17% 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 Urban Juncture Foundation: 13 mo reserves · +17% 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 Urban Juncture 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 Urban Juncture Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 E 51st St, Chicago, IL, 60615
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Community Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $424K (FY2017) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
17.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,746,325▼4.2% | $1,443,199▲20.9% | $1,568,710▲24.0% | $2,833,460▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,823,052▲5.6% | $1,193,823▼28.3% | $1,265,584▲306% | $3,181,655▲124% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,726,506▲17.3% | $1,664,317▲21.4% | $311,578▲34.7% | $1,420,127▲81.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,471,797▲37.3% | $1,370,691▲32.8% | $231,389▲77.6% | $784,656▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,072,142▲41.0% | $1,032,165▲50.6% | $130,283▲44.3% | $663,548▲395% | 990 |
| 2019 | $760,132▲66.3% | $685,519▲48.7% | $90,306▲475% | $134,183▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $457,172▲7.9% | $460,962▲16.2% | $15,693▼19.5% | $112,690▲431% | 990 |
| 2017 | $423,717 | $396,820 | $19,483 | $21,217 | 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 · $3.2M total
16 grants to Urban Juncture Foundation totaling $3.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Capital support, to support the renovation of 320-332 e. 51st street which will house urban junctures four new culinary businesses, workforce programming and small business support services. | 2022 | $1,915,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Community wellness | 2022 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the bronzeville culinary connection - building a 51st street culinary hub project. in support of its bronzeville culinary incubator program planning phase. | 2021 | $207,920 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the bronzeville culinary connection - building a 51st street culinary hub project. in support of its bronzeville culinary incubator program planning phase. | 2021 | $207,920 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Building community through wellness | 2021 | $49,636 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support bronzeville culinary incubator program, and the forum building | 2020 | $250,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Save historic places | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2019 | $15,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Save historic places | 2018 | $150,000 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2018 | $65,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $25,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban Juncture Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Urban Juncture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2446701, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Urban Juncture Foundation's EIN?
- Urban Juncture Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2446701.
- How much revenue does Urban Juncture Foundation report?
- Urban Juncture Foundation reported $1,746,325 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Urban Juncture Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Urban Juncture Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Urban Juncture Foundation (EIN 27-2446701) 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.