L A M P Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 1997, with $112,239 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$112K
▼ 2.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$149K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 L A M P 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 L A M P Foundation: 85 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D 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 L A M P 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 L A M P Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $126K (FY2013) to $112K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-32.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,239▼2.6% | $149,147▲68.6% | $1,059,774▼3.4% | $1,059,774▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $115,266▼35.0% | $88,446▼16.3% | $1,096,682▲2.4% | $1,096,682▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $177,293▲32.3% | $105,710▼16.8% | $1,071,416▲6.9% | $1,071,995▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $134,001▼1.6% | $127,005▲4.8% | $1,002,222▲0.5% | $1,002,720▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $136,205▼12.6% | $121,135▼14.9% | $997,034▲1.2% | $997,269▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $155,803▲41.4% | $142,289▲20.4% | $984,852▲1.3% | $984,852▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $110,177▲20.0% | $118,200▼10.3% | $972,408▼1.0% | $972,934▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $91,849▼13.1% | $131,732▲16.1% | $981,891▼4.0% | $981,891▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $105,681▼19.2% | $113,438▼21.8% | $1,022,500▼0.9% | $1,023,072▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $130,787▲3.8% | $145,054▲34.2% | $1,031,909▼1.5% | $1,031,954▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $125,985 | $108,100▲33.0% | $1,047,251▲1.6% | $1,047,973▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $81,286▼28.6% | $1,030,393▼3.1% | $1,030,393▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $113,815 | $1,063,707 | $1,063,707 | 990PF |
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Data for L A M P Foundation (EIN 62-1722567) 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.