John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manhattan Bch, California, registered in 2015, with $43,848,016 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1300 Highland Ave Ste 213, Manhattan Bch, CA, 90266 EIN 95-4399946 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$43.8M
▲ 209.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.4M
Net assets
$254.3M
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 John H & Cynthia Lee Smet 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 rating324 mo reserves · +78% 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 H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation: 324 mo reserves · +78% 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 John H & Cynthia Lee Smet 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 John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 Highland Ave Ste 213, Manhattan Bch, CA, 90266
- City
- Manhattan Bch
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23.2M (FY2019) to $43.8M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.8MNet assets $254.3M
Operating margin
78.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$261.1M
Total liabilities
$6.8M
Net assets
$254.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,848,016▲209% | $9,428,602▲28.5% | $254,328,579▲36.4% | $261,121,227▲35.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $14,185,856▲58.5% | $7,337,615▼6.8% | $186,473,221▲29.1% | $193,137,525▲28.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,948,233▼84.0% | $7,876,503▼30.5% | $144,438,772▼16.6% | $150,545,667▼16.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $55,938,171▲20.1% | $11,327,738▲95.5% | $173,208,985▲34.7% | $180,146,566▲36.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $46,590,295▲101% | $5,794,798▲418% | $128,598,552▲46.3% | $132,268,339▲45.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $23,217,954 | $1,117,811▼5.7% | $87,874,813▲272% | $90,976,010▲285% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,185,569▲25.2% | $23,633,897▲23.8% | $23,633,897▲23.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $946,919 | $19,095,049 | $19,095,049 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4399946, based in Manhattan Bch, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation's EIN?
- John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4399946.
- How much revenue does John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation report?
- John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation reported $43,848,016 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation (EIN 95-4399946) 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.