Janet Q Lawson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Janet Q Lawson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, registered in 1991, with $5,042,038 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 45385, Salt Lake Cty, UT, 84145 EIN 87-0481508 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.0M
▲ 43.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$59.0M
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 Janet 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 rating153 mo reserves · +8% 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 Janet Q Lawson Foundation: 153 mo reserves · +8% 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 Janet 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 Janet 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 declined from $50.6M (FY2013) to $5.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $59.0M
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$59.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,042,038▲43.3% | $4,640,664▲32.6% | $58,986,635▼0.8% | $58,986,635▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,519,027▲228% | $3,500,419▼16.0% | $59,478,378▲4.9% | $59,505,637▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,072,699▼78.4% | $4,167,464▲5.2% | $56,703,935▼1.7% | $56,730,935▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,974,957▲286% | $3,962,786▲149% | $57,696,952▼1.8% | $59,145,800▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,287,856▼86.0% | $1,590,587▼55.7% | $58,741,867▲7.5% | $58,741,867▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,211,965▲267% | $3,593,459▼30.9% | $54,621,731▲10.1% | $54,621,731▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,512,125▼17.7% | $5,204,104▲14.7% | $49,595,944▼3.9% | $49,595,944▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,054,025▼94.0% | $4,535,608▲2.8% | $51,613,268▼0.2% | $51,613,268▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $50,591,623 | $4,412,293▲217% | $51,736,698▲283% | $51,736,698▲283% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,391,313▲5.7% | $13,499,071▼1.2% | $13,499,071▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,316,402 | $13,657,312 | $13,657,312 | 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 Janet Q Lawson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Janet Q Lawson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-0481508, based in Salt Lake Cty, Utah. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Janet Q Lawson Foundation's EIN?
- Janet Q Lawson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-0481508.
- How much revenue does Janet Q Lawson Foundation report?
- Janet Q Lawson Foundation reported $5,042,038 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Janet Q Lawson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Janet Q Lawson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Janet Q Lawson Foundation (EIN 87-0481508) 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.