W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Lake Forest, Illinois, registered in 1990, with $2,444,063 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
100 Grainger Pkwy, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 EIN 36-6929610 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.2M
Net assets
$178.3M
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.
F
—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 W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating191 mo reserves · -358% 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 W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II: 191 mo reserves · -358% margin earns a F 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 W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II— 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 W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Grainger Pkwy, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
- City
- Lake Forest
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.0M (FY2020) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $934KNet assets $178.3M
Operating margin
-357.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$179.2M
Total liabilities
$934K
Net assets
$178.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,444,063▲3.4% | $11,185,856▼26.2% | $178,268,271▲3.0% | $179,202,293▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,362,999▼64.0% | $15,162,842▲15.8% | $173,107,786▲7.1% | $174,012,193▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,567,472▼3.9% | $13,092,039▼5.4% | $161,622,111▼21.9% | $162,507,521▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,831,152▲35.6% | $13,842,694▲24.3% | $207,048,177▲0.6% | $209,591,559▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,037,785 | $11,133,520 | $205,889,496 | $207,194,650 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6929610, based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
- What is W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II's EIN?
- W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6929610.
- How much revenue does W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II report?
- W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II reported $2,444,063 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II have?
- CharityIndex grades W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W W Grainger Inc Group Benefit Trust II (EIN 36-6929610) 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.