John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1997, with $629,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
13 S Tejon St Ste 200, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80903 EIN 31-1531619 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$630K
▼ 35.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.1M
Net assets
$40.8M
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.
D
—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 John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation— 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 rating159 mo reserves · -390% 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 John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation: 159 mo reserves · -390% 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 John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation— 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 John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 13 S Tejon St Ste 200, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80903
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.5M (FY2013) to $630K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $40.8M
Operating margin
-390.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.8M
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$40.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $629,832▼35.1% | $3,086,688▲29.5% | $40,799,689▼5.2% | $40,813,495▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $970,067▼64.7% | $2,382,660▲54.1% | $43,051,423▼1.6% | $43,066,359▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,748,782▲140% | $1,546,655▼9.9% | $43,765,088▲2.1% | $43,778,314▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,143,952▼34.5% | $1,715,912▼13.2% | $42,850,581▼0.4% | $42,863,807▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,746,264▲966% | $1,976,076▲6.0% | $43,032,197▼4.5% | $43,040,563▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$201,748▼109% | $1,863,816▼16.0% | $45,051,195▼3.4% | $45,059,056▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,305,855▼94.6% | $2,218,882▼82.1% | $46,629,210▼3.0% | $46,630,191▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $42,514,989▲234% | $12,417,384▲328% | $48,095,004▲164% | $48,117,583▲162% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $12,725,739▲1150% | $2,904,009▲152% | $18,214,148▲127% | $18,355,979▲129% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,017,848▲15.4% | $1,151,112▼27.3% | $8,024,212▼1.6% | $8,028,587▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $881,862▼42.3% | $1,584,142▼15.6% | $8,157,476▼7.9% | $8,157,476▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,527,970 | $1,877,375▲30.1% | $8,859,756▼3.8% | $8,859,756▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,443,201▲92.6% | $9,205,443▼7.9% | $9,205,443▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $749,444 | $9,995,993 | $9,995,993 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1531619, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation's EIN?
- John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1531619.
- How much revenue does John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation report?
- John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation reported $629,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation (EIN 31-1531619) 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.