Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clovis, California, registered in 1984, with $61,502 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
850 San Jose Ave Ste 115, Clovis, CA, 93612 EIN 77-0003862 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$62K
▼ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$101K
Net assets
$592K
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 Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc— 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 rating70 mo reserves · -65% 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 Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc: 70 mo reserves · -65% 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 Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc— 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 Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 850 San Jose Ave Ste 115, Clovis, CA, 93612
- City
- Clovis
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $171K (FY2013) to $62K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,474Net assets $592K
Operating margin
-64.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$597K
Total liabilities
$5,474
Net assets
$592K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,502▼21.9% | $101,368▲9.4% | $592,022▼6.3% | $597,496▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $78,738▲50.1% | $92,673▼5.7% | $631,888▼2.2% | $639,701▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $52,442▼73.8% | $98,268▼14.6% | $645,823▼6.6% | $660,264▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $200,436▲134% | $115,126▼1.2% | $691,649▲14.1% | $701,757▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,528▼30.2% | $116,563▼9.1% | $606,339▼4.9% | $608,943▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $122,488▲9.2% | $128,292▲1.4% | $637,374▼0.9% | $638,471▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $112,203▼7.6% | $126,506▼5.1% | $643,178▼2.2% | $646,957▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,432▲29.9% | $133,325▼5.7% | $657,481▼1.8% | $663,243▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,488▼41.5% | $141,400▼2.9% | $669,374▼6.7% | $678,751▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $159,718▼26.6% | $145,567▼7.3% | $717,286▲2.0% | $720,057▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $217,508▲27.0% | $157,103▼5.3% | $703,135▲9.4% | $706,906▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $171,327 | $165,957▲2.2% | $642,730▲1.0% | $646,308▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $162,434▲5.4% | $636,058▼0.8% | $644,691▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $154,171 | $641,084 | $651,484 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0003862, based in Clovis, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc's EIN?
- Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0003862.
- How much revenue does Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc report?
- Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc reported $61,502 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ear of the Lion Foundation of California-nevada Inc (EIN 77-0003862) 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.