W F Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
W F Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $477,026 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
950 N Michigan Ave Apt 4205, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-4189166 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$477K
▲ 72.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$345K
Net assets
$6.6M
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.
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 W F 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 rating231 mo reserves · +28% 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 W F Foundation: 231 mo reserves · +28% 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 W F 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 W F Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 950 N Michigan Ave Apt 4205, Chicago, IL, 60611
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89K (FY2013) to $477K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.6M
Operating margin
27.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,026▲72.8% | $344,501▲4.2% | $6,633,141▲2.1% | $6,633,141▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $276,066▲19.1% | $330,469▲31.9% | $6,497,662▼0.8% | $6,497,662▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $231,797▼95.4% | $250,638▲56.3% | $6,552,065▼0.3% | $6,552,065▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,063,114▲8363% | $160,402▼14.0% | $6,570,906▲294% | $6,570,906▲294% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $59,825▼82.3% | $186,487▲75.3% | $1,668,194▼7.1% | $1,668,194▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $338,879▲396% | $106,361▲87.3% | $1,794,856▲14.9% | $1,794,856▲14.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $68,324▼37.0% | $56,793▼36.5% | $1,562,338▲0.7% | $1,562,338▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $108,398▲20.0% | $89,460▼17.5% | $1,550,807▲1.2% | $1,550,807▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $90,325▲21.1% | $108,492▼8.2% | $1,531,869▼1.2% | $1,531,869▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $74,596▼16.2% | $118,197▼7.2% | $1,550,036▼2.7% | $1,550,036▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $89,035 | $127,425▲4.4% | $1,593,637▼2.4% | $1,593,637▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $89,001 | $122,025▼29.5% | $1,632,027▼2.0% | $1,632,027▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $172,978▲15.4% | $1,665,051▼6.6% | $1,665,051▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $149,870 | $1,781,971 | $1,781,971 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W F Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W F Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4189166, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W F Foundation's EIN?
- W F Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4189166.
- How much revenue does W F Foundation report?
- W F Foundation reported $477,026 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W F Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W F Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W F Foundation (EIN 36-4189166) 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.