Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association
501(c)(13) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association is a 501(c)(13) organization based in Colma, California, registered in 1980, with $60,965,875 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, 94014 EIN 94-0416370 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$61.0M
▲ 102.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$47.5M
Net assets
$97.7M
Employees
148
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—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 Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association— 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 rating25 mo reserves · +22% 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 Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association: 25 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a place where people could bury their loved ones with dignity and respect.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, 94014
- City
- Colma
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26.7M (FY2013) to $61.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $290.6MNet assets $97.7M
Operating margin
22.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$388.3M
Total liabilities
$290.6M
Net assets
$97.7M
Salaries & benefits
$25.1M
53% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,965,875▲103% | $47,451,405▲16.6% | $97,706,847▲16.3% | $388,310,317▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $30,081,433▼18.9% | $40,697,377▲17.6% | $84,044,033▼10.2% | $364,689,721▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $37,101,455▼29.4% | $34,593,677▲3.1% | $93,580,623▼44.9% | $339,642,370▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,584,016▲56.0% | $33,562,921▲77.2% | $169,911,241▲14.5% | $271,815,247▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,717,437▼8.8% | $18,941,327▼21.5% | $148,334,089▲10.5% | $247,654,914▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,962,000▲4.5% | $24,120,505▼1.3% | $134,278,689▲8.0% | $203,007,651▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,356,466▲14.2% | $24,445,399▼0.2% | $124,276,979▲10.2% | $189,212,141▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $30,948,439▲4.2% | $24,505,386▲16.7% | $112,778,472▲8.1% | $176,099,903▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $29,702,889▲11.1% | $21,003,028▼10.6% | $104,343,073▲7.8% | $167,830,254▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $26,743,780▲0.3% | $23,499,339▲22.4% | $96,763,741▲2.1% | $166,948,150▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $26,656,020 | $19,198,119▲5.6% | $94,770,994▲9.2% | $152,504,081▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,177,993▲8.9% | $86,804,155▲17.1% | $144,932,140▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,684,933▲4.8% | $74,137,245▲4.0% | $117,280,065▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $15,917,877 | $71,259,112 | $114,909,480 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Robert A Gordon Jr — $926,197 (1.95% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Gordon Jr | President & Ceo | 28 | $926,197 |
| Raymond Sala | Cfo | 28 | $492,506 |
| Armando Mora | Superintendent | 40 | $209,883 |
| Anthony Au-yeung | Finance Controller | 40 | $192,613 |
| Teresa Habeck | It Manager | 40 | $153,739 |
| Olena Sigal | Accounting Manager | 40 | $138,872 |
| Kal Chun Wong | Account Services Manager | 40 | $134,108 |
| Juan Gomez | Foreman | 40 | $133,569 |
| Felicisimo Soto | Offer Manager | 40 | $130,684 |
| Morris Noble Jr | Director | 1 | $70,000 |
| Richard H Peterson Jr | Chairman | 1 | $70,000 |
| Charles Casey | Director | 1 | $40,000 |
| Charles Crocker | Director | 1 | $40,000 |
| Karin Flood Eklund | Director | 0.5 | $40,000 |
| Margi Power | Director | 0.5 | $40,000 |
| Rodney Fong | Director | 0.5 | $40,000 |
| Stephen Sutro | Director | 0.5 | $40,000 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Andreini Bros Inc | Construction Services | $632,663 |
| Hood & Strong LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $375,608 |
| Christopher Campbell Tree Design | Landscaping Services | $284,009 |
| California Landscaping | Landscaping Services | $194,725 |
| Davey Tree Expert Company | Landscaping Services | $166,048 |
Grants made · $78K in FY2023
3 grants totaling $78K in FY2023. All grants made by Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Cemeteries | General support | $42,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | General support | $25,500 |
| Leadership Council San Mateo County | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association is a 501(c)(13) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-0416370, based in Colma, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association's EIN?
- Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-0416370.
- How much revenue does Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association report?
- Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association reported $60,965,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association's latest Form 990 is $926,197, paid to Robert A Gordon Jr (President & Ceo).
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Data for Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association (EIN 94-0416370) 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.