L Cruz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2001, with $90,000 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$90K
▲ 80.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$38K
Net assets
$328K
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 Cruz 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 Cruz Foundation: 102 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a B+ 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 Cruz 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 Cruz Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $23K (FY2016) to $90K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
57.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$328K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$328K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000▲80.0% | $38,389▼69.1% | $327,840▲5.3% | $327,840▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $50,000▼47.4% | $124,238▲42.5% | $311,385 | $311,385 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $95,000▲2.7% | $87,154▲32.3% | $311,385▲11.3% | $311,385▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $92,500▲21.7% | $65,862▲7.6% | $279,813▲0.9% | $279,813▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,000▼29.9% | $61,222▲14.4% | $277,300▲14.5% | $277,300▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $108,407▲2610% | $53,511▲44.9% | $242,130▲20.0% | $242,130▲20.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,000 | $36,940▲14.2% | $201,789▼3.2% | $201,789▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $0 | $32,356▼19.2% | $208,527▼15.9% | $208,527▼15.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $0▼100% | $40,043▼27.1% | $248,086▼4.0% | $248,086▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $22,800 | $54,943 | $258,400 | $258,400 | 990PF |
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Data for L Cruz Foundation (EIN 95-4836173) 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.