Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association
501(c)(13) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association is a 501(c)(13) organization based in Glendale, California, registered in 1980, with $239,449,771 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA, 91205 EIN 95-0743320 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$239.4M
▲ 34.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$171.6M
Net assets
$1.3B
Employees
341
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 Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating90 mo reserves · +28% 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 Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association: 90 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a B+ 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 Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Ownership, operation, and maintenance of cemeteries.
What they do
Development and sale of cemetery property.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA, 91205
- City
- Glendale
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104.5M (FY2013) to $239.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41.5MNet assets $1.3B
Operating margin
28.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$41.5M
Net assets
$1.3B
Salaries & benefits
$62.2M
36% of expenses
Board members
10
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,449,771▲34.2% | $171,621,022▲21.5% | $1,291,840,218▲6.9% | $1,333,337,277▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,428,118▼3.7% | $141,217,915▲5.8% | $1,208,258,482▲11.3% | $1,233,346,614▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,209,037▼13.6% | $133,522,251▲3.8% | $1,085,271,130▼6.2% | $1,104,829,362▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $214,252,271▲45.3% | $128,599,099▲29.8% | $1,157,590,970▲15.6% | $1,182,562,775▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $147,504,210▼14.5% | $99,065,666▲0.2% | $1,001,301,529▲10.8% | $1,027,978,274▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $172,569,541▲28.1% | $98,877,928▲8.0% | $903,770,252▲9.9% | $928,212,658▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,760,119▼12.7% | $91,544,751▲11.0% | $821,989,414▼2.8% | $843,661,892▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $154,380,515▲46.8% | $82,456,478▲9.7% | $845,630,473▲17.0% | $863,862,354▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $105,147,632▼15.8% | $75,186,715▲6.4% | $722,503,083▲6.7% | $742,864,782▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,827,964▼3.6% | $70,681,687▲9.0% | $677,106,050▲1.6% | $695,317,827▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $129,466,891▲23.9% | $64,818,723▲7.3% | $666,411,751▲3.5% | $680,051,105▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,456,060 | $60,398,861▲7.2% | $643,892,462▲13.5% | $653,289,835▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,350,713▲2.4% | $567,057,347▲7.6% | $578,948,587▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $55,035,222▲30.3% | $527,097,283▼1.9% | $540,120,171▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,236,029 | $537,296,396 | $549,071,036 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Darin Drabing — $1,914,523 (1.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Drabing | President & Ceo | 27 | $1,914,523 |
| Suzanne Davidson | Vp Legal Affairs | 27 | $458,270 |
| R Scott Jenkins | Chairman | 1 | $169,400 |
| David Davenport | Director | 1 | $149,400 |
| Jaynie M Studenmund | Director | 1 | $149,400 |
| Thomas V Mckernan | Director | 1 | $147,400 |
| Gary M Cusumano | Director | 1 | $145,400 |
| Antonia Hernandez | Director | 1 | $139,400 |
| Brian Alan Beard | Director | 1 | $124,400 |
| Diana J Ingram | Director | 1 | $124,400 |
| Elizabeth L Wu | Director | 1 | $124,400 |
| Albert Kim | Planning Advisor | 30 | — |
| Anahit Jilavyan | Planning Advisor | 30 | — |
| Armen Boghozian | Planning Advisor | 30 | — |
| Douglas Urbanski | Cfo/svp Finance | 27 | — |
| Guozhou Li | Planning Advisor | 30 | — |
| Harry Aslanian | Planning Advisor | 30 | — |
| James Drolet | Svp Operations | 27 | — |
| Jennifer Terrill | Svp & Cio | 27 | — |
| Kimberly Pawlik | Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary | 27 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Matthews Gibraltar Mausoleum & Construct | Construction Services | $8,662,917 |
| Envision Landscape | Landscape Services | $3,220,173 |
| Rick Brown Construction Company Inc | Construction Services | $2,568,994 |
| Sunistics | Consulting, Renewable Energy, Solar | $2,370,844 |
| John Simich Construction Inc | Construction Services | $2,342,888 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association is a 501(c)(13) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-0743320, based in Glendale, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association's EIN?
- Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-0743320.
- How much revenue does Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association report?
- Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association reported $239,449,771 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association's latest Form 990 is $1,914,523, paid to Darin Drabing (President & Ceo).
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Data for Forest Lawn Memorial-park Association (EIN 95-0743320) 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.