Woodstock Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Woodstock Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1978, with $3,591,037 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
67 E Madison St Ste 2108, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-2907408 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.6M
▲ 133.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Woodstock Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +50% 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 Woodstock Institute: 16 mo reserves · +50% margin earns a A 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 Woodstock Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Woodstock Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $991K (FY2018) to $3.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $510KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
49.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$510K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,591,037▲133% | $1,800,358▲12.8% | $2,376,698▲306% | $2,886,267▲148% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,537,944▲1.6% | $1,596,274▲11.0% | $586,019▼9.1% | $1,166,153▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,513,506▲54.5% | $1,438,243▲29.5% | $644,349▲13.2% | $1,345,374▲110% | 990 |
| 2021 | $979,306▼9.0% | $1,110,544▲35.8% | $569,086▼18.7% | $641,004▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,076,488▲60.2% | $817,858▼6.6% | $700,324▲58.6% | $747,258▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $672,152▼32.2% | $875,212▼3.0% | $441,695▼31.5% | $467,123▼28.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $991,086 | $902,339 | $644,755 | $651,328 | 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.
Grants received · $1.8M total
15 grants to Woodstock Institute totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Roundtable discussions | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $250,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | The grant's purpose is to continue work of the mortgage access initiative (mai) the focus for this project is to re-imagine, de-construct and advocate for a better mortgage lending and home buying process to achieve greater equity in homeownership outcomes for people of color and expand the breadth of responsive mortgage products that meet their needs. | 2022 | $250,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $16,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support to improve access to services and affordable products that allow low-income families in chicago to maintain financial health. in support of the predatory lending project for general operating support, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $350,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support to improve access to services and affordable products that allow low-income families in chicago to maintain financial health. in support of the predatory lending project for general operating support, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $350,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support predatory lending project, color of wealth advisory committee, and general operating support | 2020 | $228,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2019 | $126,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,100 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $60,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $67,200 |
| Oxfam-america Inc | General advocacy | 2014 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Woodstock Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Woodstock Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2907408, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Woodstock Institute's EIN?
- Woodstock Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2907408.
- How much revenue does Woodstock Institute report?
- Woodstock Institute reported $3,591,037 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Woodstock Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Woodstock Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Woodstock Institute (EIN 36-2907408) 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.