L Z J Chesed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1999, with $66,265 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$66K
▲ 560.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$39K
Net assets
$400K
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 Z J Chesed 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 Z J Chesed Foundation: 123 mo reserves · +41% 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 Z J Chesed 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 Z J Chesed Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $30K (FY2013) to $66K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
41.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$520K
Total liabilities
$120K
Net assets
$400K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,265▲560% | $39,000▼71.2% | $399,749▲7.3% | $519,767▲39.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,036▼98.1% | $135,500▼33.7% | $372,484▼25.2% | $372,484▼25.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $518,522▲67.0% | $204,242▼32.7% | $497,948▲171% | $497,948▲171% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $310,511▲20.6% | $303,628▲28.5% | $183,829▲3.8% | $183,829▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $257,533▲109% | $236,350▲7.0% | $177,026▲13.5% | $177,026▲13.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $123,506▼54.4% | $220,865▲134% | $155,953▼38.4% | $155,953▼38.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $271,022▲352% | $94,295▲843% | $253,312▲233% | $253,312▲233% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $60,024▲250000% | $10,000▼42.9% | $76,141▲192% | $76,141▲192% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $24▼99.9% | $17,500▼33.1% | $26,117▼40.7% | $26,117▼40.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $36,024▲20.0% | $26,150▲2277% | $44,035▲28.9% | $44,035▲28.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $30,024 | $1,100▲4300% | $34,161▲552% | $34,161▲552% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $25 | $5,237 | $5,237 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $25 | $5,239 | $5,239 | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $0▼100% | $5,239▲0.6% | $5,239▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $8,075 | $5,208 | $5,208 | 990PF |
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Data for L Z J Chesed Foundation (EIN 11-3513005) 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.