C S Lewis Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
C S Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Redlands, California, registered in 1987, with $276,498 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 8008, Redlands, CA, 92375 EIN 95-4058743 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$276K
▲ 12.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$328K
Net assets
$615K
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 C S Lewis Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -19% 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 C S Lewis Foundation: 23 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ 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 C S Lewis Foundation— 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 C S Lewis Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8008, Redlands, CA, 92375
- City
- Redlands
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $374K (FY2013) to $276K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $282KNet assets $615K
Operating margin
-18.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$897K
Total liabilities
$282K
Net assets
$615K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $276,498▲12.7% | $327,711▲32.4% | $614,976▼7.7% | $896,790▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $245,423▼55.6% | $247,461▼39.0% | $666,189▼0.3% | $799,923▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $552,967▲187% | $405,356▲133% | $668,227▲28.3% | $800,705▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,598▲10.5% | $173,755▼7.7% | $520,658▲0.6% | $905,304▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,329▼38.7% | $188,185▼27.7% | $517,702▼2.6% | $832,734▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $284,544▲64.5% | $260,402▲6.8% | $531,558▲4.8% | $827,433▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $172,946▼64.9% | $243,901▼53.6% | $507,416▼12.3% | $784,372▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $492,720▲71.9% | $525,489▲79.6% | $578,371▼5.4% | $1,000,129▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $286,715▼18.1% | $292,553▲7.8% | $611,140▼0.9% | $1,035,569▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $350,287▼57.2% | $271,412▼62.3% | $616,978▲14.7% | $953,639▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $819,103▲119% | $720,712▲46.9% | $538,103▲22.4% | $1,066,493▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,014 | $490,582▲50.4% | $439,712▼21.0% | $985,051▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $326,246▼66.0% | $556,280▲83.7% | $705,289▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $959,535▲56.2% | $302,832▲1.7% | $581,437▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $614,221 | $297,770 | $595,801 | 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 · $635K total
19 grants to C S Lewis Foundation totaling $635K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $36,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $26,988 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,111 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $46,662 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $38,577 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $33,924 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $20,157 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | C.s. lewis foundation | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $27,786 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $575 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $31,800 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support/matching challenge | 2017 | $27,423 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Kilns project | 2016 | $66,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $17,680 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is C S Lewis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C S Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4058743, based in Redlands, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C S Lewis Foundation's EIN?
- C S Lewis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4058743.
- How much revenue does C S Lewis Foundation report?
- C S Lewis Foundation reported $276,498 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C S Lewis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades C S Lewis Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C S Lewis Foundation (EIN 95-4058743) 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.