Frederick Q Lawson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Frederick Q Lawson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, registered in 1991, with $1,403,523 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 45385, Salt Lake Cty, UT, 84145 EIN 87-0481510 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 12.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$17.9M
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.
C+
—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 Frederick Q Lawson Foundation— 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 rating172 mo reserves · +11% 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 Frederick Q Lawson Foundation: 172 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B+ 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 Frederick Q Lawson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Frederick Q Lawson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 45385, Salt Lake Cty, UT, 84145
- City
- Salt Lake Cty
- State
- Utah
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $799K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $17.9M
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,403,523▼12.1% | $1,248,268▲6.2% | $17,854,325▲1.6% | $17,854,325▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,597,391▲95.0% | $1,175,529▼11.5% | $17,576,788▼7.0% | $17,599,838▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $819,253▼74.9% | $1,328,093▲4.4% | $18,893,994▲2.7% | $18,893,994▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,258,305▲167% | $1,271,996▲147% | $18,398,738▲16.9% | $18,398,738▲16.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,221,539▲60.4% | $513,963▲37.8% | $15,732,150▲5.4% | $15,732,150▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $761,723▼36.7% | $373,033▲30.4% | $14,923,035▼1.8% | $14,923,035▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,202,539▼86.6% | $286,167▼82.4% | $15,200,807▲6.6% | $15,200,807▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,991,791▲3552% | $1,629,558▲42.2% | $14,263,014▲69.6% | $14,263,014▲69.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $246,191▼55.1% | $1,145,696▼6.5% | $8,410,482▲1.7% | $8,410,482▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $548,138▼52.7% | $1,224,866▲3.4% | $8,273,614▲4.5% | $8,273,614▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,159,974▲45.2% | $1,184,558▲5.3% | $7,920,357▼0.3% | $7,920,357▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $798,740 | $1,125,192▲14.2% | $7,944,785▼3.9% | $7,944,785▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $984,928▲11.1% | $8,270,210▼2.8% | $8,270,210▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $886,241 | $8,508,086 | $8,508,086 | 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 Frederick Q Lawson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frederick Q Lawson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-0481510, based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frederick Q Lawson Foundation's EIN?
- Frederick Q Lawson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-0481510.
- How much revenue does Frederick Q Lawson Foundation report?
- Frederick Q Lawson Foundation reported $1,403,523 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frederick Q Lawson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Frederick Q Lawson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frederick Q Lawson Foundation (EIN 87-0481510) 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.