Friends of Radnor Lake
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of Radnor Lake is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1973, with $4,600,023 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN, 37220 EIN 23-7322143 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 247.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$6.5M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 →—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 Friends of Radnor Lake— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +52% 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 Friends of Radnor Lake: 35 mo reserves · +52% margin earns a A 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 Friends of Radnor Lake— 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 Friends of Radnor Lake: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN, 37220
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $885K (FY2013) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $6.5M
Operating margin
51.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.5M
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$6.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,600,023▲247% | $2,221,785▲309% | $6,464,483▲58.2% | $6,483,351▲50.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,325,642▲108% | $542,610▼57.3% | $4,086,245▲23.7% | $4,304,054▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $635,929▼13.2% | $1,270,970▲175% | $3,303,213▼16.1% | $3,319,352▼63.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $732,504▲32.8% | $462,154▼30.6% | $3,938,254▲7.4% | $9,067,432▲144% | 990 |
| 2020 | $551,386▼51.8% | $665,641▲115% | $3,667,904▼0.8% | $3,714,450▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,143,955▲91.8% | $309,013▼82.5% | $3,698,161▲29.2% | $3,699,956▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $596,328▼47.4% | $1,769,830▲446% | $2,863,219▼28.8% | $2,877,885▼28.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,132,964▲10.8% | $324,419▼58.7% | $4,022,633▲25.2% | $4,040,484▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,022,664▲31.4% | $785,288▲94.2% | $3,214,088▲8.0% | $3,220,416▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $778,219▲14.3% | $404,394▼64.3% | $2,976,712▲14.4% | $2,978,277▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $680,728▼23.1% | $1,134,009▲43.2% | $2,602,887▼14.8% | $2,616,447▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $884,855 | $792,089▲90.4% | $3,056,168▲3.1% | $3,087,341▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $416,050▼65.9% | $2,963,402▲44.8% | $3,002,330▲45.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,220,002 | $2,046,699 | $2,062,414 | 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.
Grants received · $922K total
111 grants to Friends of Radnor Lake totaling $922K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $37,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,269 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Sponsorship of radnor in the round 2024 (decline benefits) | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the awc match toward the native grass project. | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | This represents a one-time distribution to honor the memory of robert p. maynard. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $37,400 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $31,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $27,390 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To honor 50th anniversary of radnor lake | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Operational support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2022 | $41,500 |
Similar organizations in Environment
Environment
Clinch-powell Resource Conservation and Development Are
Rutledge, TN
$4.4M
Bannual revenue
- Environment
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy
Nashville, TN
$4.8M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Union Sportsmens Alliance
Spring Hill, TN
$4.9M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
$5.0M
Bannual revenue
- Environment
Southern Conservation Corp
Mcminnville, TN
$5.2M
C+annual revenue
Environment
Tennessee River Gorge Trust Inc
Chattanooga, TN
$3.8M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Southern Alliance For Clean Energy
Knoxville, TN
$5.4M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Franklin S Charge Inc
Franklin, TN
$3.5M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Great Smoky Mountain Institute
Townsend, TN
$3.3M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation Inc
Memphis, TN
$6.0M
C+annual revenue
Compare Friends of Radnor Lake
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Radnor Lake a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Radnor Lake is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7322143, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Radnor Lake's EIN?
- Friends of Radnor Lake's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7322143.
- How much revenue does Friends of Radnor Lake report?
- Friends of Radnor Lake reported $4,600,023 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Radnor Lake have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Radnor Lake B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Nashville
Explore more
Data for Friends of Radnor Lake (EIN 23-7322143) 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.