E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1993, with $1,455,256 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 2043, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 82-0454166 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 15.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$23.8M
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.
D
—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 E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating130 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 E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation: 130 mo reserves · -51% margin earns a F 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 E L and B G Lightfoot 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 E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2017) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $23.8M
Operating margin
-51.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$23.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,455,256▲15.8% | $2,203,946▲4.0% | $23,835,041▼3.0% | $23,835,041▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,257,032▲16.8% | $2,119,366▼8.0% | $24,562,448▼3.2% | $24,562,448▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,075,824▼40.1% | $2,302,586▲15.3% | $25,377,386▼4.3% | $25,377,386▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,797,463▲49.2% | $1,996,524▼5.4% | $26,512,060▼0.5% | $26,512,060▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,204,814▼48.6% | $2,110,804▲8.2% | $26,651,543▼2.7% | $26,651,543▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,345,533▲50.1% | $1,950,446▲1.9% | $27,399,673▲1.5% | $27,399,673▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,562,473▲40.2% | $1,914,291▼4.4% | $26,998,030▼1.2% | $26,998,030▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,114,492 | $2,001,798 | $27,313,854 | $27,313,854 | 990PF |
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 E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-0454166, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation's EIN?
- E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-0454166.
- How much revenue does E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation report?
- E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation reported $1,455,256 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation (EIN 82-0454166) 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.