George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boone, Iowa, registered in 2002, with $60,266 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$60K
▲ 43.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$789K
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 George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable 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 George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation: 168 mo reserves · +7% 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 George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable 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 George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $77K (FY2013) to $60K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$789K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$789K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,266▲43.2% | $56,341▲3.5% | $788,772▲0.5% | $788,772▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $42,095▲21.4% | $54,441▼3.0% | $784,847▼1.5% | $784,847▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $34,678▼54.0% | $56,137▼11.4% | $797,193▼2.6% | $797,193▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $75,324▲43.9% | $63,339▲11.9% | $818,652▲1.5% | $818,652▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $52,350▲69.0% | $56,609▼7.1% | $806,667▼0.5% | $806,667▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $30,970▼80.7% | $60,936▲14.9% | $810,926▼3.6% | $810,926▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $160,127▲76.9% | $53,020▲14.0% | $840,892▲14.6% | $840,892▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $90,506▲138% | $46,501▲17.3% | $733,785▲6.4% | $733,785▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $38,095▼48.3% | $39,650▼16.2% | $689,780▼0.2% | $689,780▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $73,631▲74.5% | $47,320▼1.1% | $691,335▲4.0% | $691,335▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $42,194▼45.0% | $47,868▲16.0% | $665,024▼0.8% | $665,024▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $76,667 | $41,260 | $670,698 | $670,698 | 990PF |
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Data for George Paul and Grace E Lowrey Charitable Foundation (EIN 75-3024274) 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.