Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Skokie, Illinois, registered in 2010, with $68,540 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
9109 Keystone Ave, Skokie, IL, 60076 EIN 27-1636169 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$69K
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$101K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
D
—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 Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating170 mo reserves · -48% 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 Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust: 170 mo reserves · -48% margin earns a D 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 Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust— 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 Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9109 Keystone Ave, Skokie, IL, 60076
- City
- Skokie
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $56K (FY2015) to $69K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-47.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$165K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,540▲9.8% | $101,204▲46.8% | $1,435,262▼2.2% | $1,600,372▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $62,420▼48.0% | $68,934▲17.7% | $1,467,943▼0.4% | $1,535,582▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $120,055▲114% | $58,565▼49.5% | $1,474,482▲4.4% | $1,476,372▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $56,152▼86.5% | $115,926▲41.8% | $1,412,992▼4.1% | $1,523,053▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $416,307▲1159% | $81,740▲11.4% | $1,472,766▲29.4% | $1,472,766▲29.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $33,061▼45.5% | $73,395▲7.0% | $1,138,199▼3.4% | $1,138,199▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $60,652▲23.3% | $68,590▼5.0% | $1,178,533▼0.7% | $1,178,533▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $49,184▲11.4% | $72,169▲7.3% | $1,186,471▼1.8% | $1,186,471▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $44,167▼20.9% | $67,261▼3.9% | $1,208,087▼1.8% | $1,208,087▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $55,872 | $70,013 | $1,230,855 | $1,230,855 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1636169, based in Skokie, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1636169.
- How much revenue does Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust report?
- Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust reported $68,540 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust (EIN 27-1636169) 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.