William G Lennox Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
William G Lennox Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1964, with $496,543 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
135 S Lasalle St 2850, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 23-7054757 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2023)
$497K
▲ 214.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$245K
Net assets
$6.4M
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.
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 Lennox Fund— 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 rating316 mo reserves · +51% 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 Lennox Fund: 316 mo reserves · +51% 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 Lennox Fund— 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 Lennox Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $248K (FY2013) to $497K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.4M
Operating margin
50.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $496,543▲214% | $244,974▲1.8% | $6,446,192▲12.5% | $6,446,192▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,970▼49.1% | $240,630▲25.6% | $5,728,939▲6.3% | $5,926,296▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $310,550▲93.9% | $191,579▲9.9% | $5,391,258▲6.1% | $5,535,450▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $160,128▼83.6% | $174,279▲15.2% | $5,079,528▲3.0% | $5,166,328▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $973,840▲208% | $151,257▲510% | $4,931,917▲26.7% | $4,931,917▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $316,447▲194% | $24,791▲6.1% | $3,893,618▲12.1% | $4,016,618▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,458▼30.7% | $23,370▼79.3% | $3,474,306▲11.8% | $3,586,306▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $154,983▲28.0% | $112,774▼20.9% | $3,106,875▼1.5% | $3,207,875▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,050▼51.1% | $142,551▲15.2% | $3,153,760▲0.3% | $3,273,923▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $247,670 | $123,710▲13.3% | $3,144,819▲14.8% | $3,253,392▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $109,178▲23.6% | $2,740,296▲10.5% | $2,835,958▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $88,314▲7.2% | $2,480,202▲6.1% | $2,556,633▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $82,372 | $2,337,294 | $2,408,858 | 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 William G Lennox Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William G Lennox Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7054757, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William G Lennox Fund's EIN?
- William G Lennox Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7054757.
- How much revenue does William G Lennox Fund report?
- William G Lennox Fund reported $496,543 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William G Lennox Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades William G Lennox Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William G Lennox Fund (EIN 23-7054757) 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.