Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reston, Virginia, registered in 1974, with $12,787,660 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$12.8M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.1M
Net assets
$20.9M
Employees
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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 →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 Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation: 28 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $17.3M (FY2017) to $12.8M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,787,660▲3.5% | $9,088,183▲26.2% | $20,855,051▲21.6% | $20,855,051▲21.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $12,358,977▼14.6% | $7,200,308▼19.7% | $17,155,574▲43.0% | $17,155,574▲43.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,476,656▲214% | $8,962,538▼41.2% | $11,996,905▲85.1% | $11,996,905▲85.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,609,179▼49.2% | $15,231,327▲175% | $6,482,787▼62.1% | $6,482,787▼62.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $9,080,999▲103% | $5,543,175▲50.5% | $17,104,935▲26.1% | $17,104,935▲26.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,475,359▼60.5% | $3,683,723▼53.6% | $13,567,111▲6.2% | $13,567,111▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $11,340,395▼34.4% | $7,942,650▼35.4% | $12,775,475▲35.5% | $12,775,475▲35.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $17,291,474 | $12,287,482 | $9,429,018 | $9,429,018 | 990PF |
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Data for Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation (EIN 38-6091368) 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.