Winston & Strawn Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Winston & Strawn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1990, with $50,701 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 N La Salle Dr Ste 4400, Chicago, IL, 60654 EIN 36-3685819 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$51K
▲ 87.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,011
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Winston & Strawn 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 rating1556 mo reserves · +82% 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 Winston & Strawn Foundation: 1556 mo reserves · +82% 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 Winston & Strawn 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 Winston & Strawn Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 N La Salle Dr Ste 4400, Chicago, IL, 60654
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $374K (FY2013) to $51K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
82.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,701▲87.0% | $9,011▲5.3% | $1,168,417▲3.7% | $1,168,417▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $27,109▲28.1% | $8,561▼8.6% | $1,126,727▲1.7% | $1,126,727▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,160▼95.3% | $9,371▲19.1% | $1,108,179▲1.1% | $1,108,179▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $445,935▲527% | $7,867▲55.1% | $1,096,390▲66.5% | $1,096,390▲66.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,077▲180% | $5,071▲20.3% | $658,322▲11.1% | $658,322▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,414▲7.4% | $4,214▲52.8% | $592,316▲3.7% | $592,316▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $23,672▼29.4% | $2,757▲9.5% | $571,116▲3.8% | $571,116▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $33,535▲29.5% | $2,517▼97.9% | $550,201▲6.0% | $550,201▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $25,898▼90.3% | $121,059▼79.0% | $519,183▼15.5% | $519,183▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $266,952▼21.2% | $577,347▼61.8% | $614,344▼33.6% | $614,344▼33.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $338,594▼9.6% | $1,512,666▲130% | $924,739▼55.9% | $924,739▼55.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,423 | $658,395 | $2,098,811 | $2,098,811 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winston & Strawn Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Winston & Strawn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3685819, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Winston & Strawn Foundation's EIN?
- Winston & Strawn Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3685819.
- How much revenue does Winston & Strawn Foundation report?
- Winston & Strawn Foundation reported $50,701 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Winston & Strawn Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Winston & Strawn Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Winston & Strawn Foundation (EIN 36-3685819) 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.