Elizabeth A Lynn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakeside, Montana, registered in 1982, with $693,802 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$694K
▲ 43.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$516K
Net assets
$5.3M
Employees
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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 Elizabeth A Lynn 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 Elizabeth A Lynn Foundation: 123 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a B+ 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 Elizabeth A Lynn 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 Elizabeth A Lynn Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $419K (FY2017) to $694K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,802▲43.7% | $516,353▲15.4% | $5,313,274▲3.3% | $5,313,274▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $482,663▲74.1% | $447,561▲0.4% | $5,144,640▲0.6% | $5,144,640▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $277,197▼13.0% | $445,890▼5.8% | $5,112,038▼3.2% | $5,112,038▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $318,533▼65.9% | $473,334▲14.3% | $5,282,831▼3.1% | $5,282,831▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $933,205▲134% | $413,990▲1.3% | $5,452,327▲10.5% | $5,455,487▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $399,430▼22.3% | $408,684▼0.3% | $4,935,512▼0.3% | $4,935,512▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $514,192▲22.7% | $410,060▲1.5% | $4,950,531▲2.0% | $4,950,531▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $418,911 | $403,915 | $4,851,343 | $4,851,343 | 990PF |
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Data for Elizabeth A Lynn Foundation (EIN 91-1156982) 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.