J M Lazarus Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J M Lazarus Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sherman Oaks, California, registered in 1950, with $38,750 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
15250 Ventura Blvd Ste 1014, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403 EIN 51-6015300 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$39K
▲ 117.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$86K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
F
—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 J M Lazarus Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating170 mo reserves · -121% 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 J M Lazarus Foundation Inc: 170 mo reserves · -121% margin earns a F 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 J M Lazarus Foundation Inc— 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 J M Lazarus Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15250 Ventura Blvd Ste 1014, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
- City
- Sherman Oaks
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $62K (FY2014) to $39K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-120.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,750▲117% | $85,529▼21.0% | $1,212,705▼3.3% | $1,212,705▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $17,838▼97.8% | $108,210▲71.3% | $1,254,368▼6.8% | $1,254,368▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $800,364▲724% | $63,183▲10.6% | $1,345,695▲83.9% | $1,345,695▲83.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $97,084▲74.3% | $57,129▼9.6% | $731,627▲5.8% | $731,627▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $55,707▼16.7% | $63,168▲23.2% | $691,672▼1.1% | $691,672▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $66,885▼18.2% | $51,288▲8.8% | $699,133▲2.3% | $699,133▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $81,722▲20.9% | $47,155▼5.2% | $683,536▲5.3% | $683,536▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $67,571▲22.7% | $49,735▲2.3% | $648,969▲2.8% | $650,969▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $55,074▼10.8% | $48,613▼0.9% | $631,133▲1.0% | $631,133▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $61,757▼0.7% | $49,060▼7.2% | $624,672▲2.1% | $624,672▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $62,201 | $52,848 | $611,975 | $611,975 | 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 J M Lazarus Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J M Lazarus Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-6015300, based in Sherman Oaks, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J M Lazarus Foundation Inc's EIN?
- J M Lazarus Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-6015300.
- How much revenue does J M Lazarus Foundation Inc report?
- J M Lazarus Foundation Inc reported $38,750 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J M Lazarus Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades J M Lazarus Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J M Lazarus Foundation Inc (EIN 51-6015300) 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.