William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1973, with $434,519 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 38-6166831 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$435K
▲ 123.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$364K
Net assets
$4.7M
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 William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr— 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 rating155 mo reserves · +16% 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 William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr: 155 mo reserves · +16% 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 William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr— 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 William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $442K (FY2017) to $435K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.7M
Operating margin
16.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434,519▲123% | $363,840▲1.3% | $4,694,611▲1.4% | $4,694,611▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $194,564▼0.9% | $359,133▼6.2% | $4,631,630▼3.4% | $4,631,630▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $196,359▼64.0% | $382,874▲11.4% | $4,797,103▼3.7% | $4,797,103▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $545,582▲104% | $343,778▲2.5% | $4,983,228▲4.3% | $4,983,228▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $267,672▼33.2% | $335,450▼2.0% | $4,779,666▼1.4% | $4,779,666▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $400,644▲36.3% | $342,244▲5.1% | $4,848,303▲1.2% | $4,848,303▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $293,917▼33.5% | $325,749▲13.8% | $4,790,437▼0.7% | $4,790,437▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $442,201 | $286,367▲70.9% | $4,823,033▲48.3% | $4,823,033▲48.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $167,524▼4.8% | $3,251,858▼3.4% | $3,251,858▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $175,976 | $3,365,432 | $3,365,432 | 990PF |
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 William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6166831, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr's EIN?
- William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6166831.
- How much revenue does William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr report?
- William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr reported $434,519 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William G & Myrtle E Hess Chartble Tr (EIN 38-6166831) 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.