Lauri S Bauer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Long Grove, Illinois, registered in 2011, with $232,233 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$232K
▲ 512.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$339K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Lauri S Bauer 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 Lauri S Bauer Foundation: 23 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A 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 Lauri S Bauer 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 Lauri S Bauer Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $201K (FY2013) to $232K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
25.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$339K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$339K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,233▲513% | $174,050▲142% | $339,233▲20.7% | $339,233▲20.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $37,899▼86.8% | $71,901▼53.2% | $281,050▼10.8% | $281,050▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $287,367▲146% | $153,681▲10.1% | $315,052▲73.7% | $315,052▲73.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $116,957▲45.1% | $139,612▲139% | $181,366▼11.1% | $181,366▼11.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $80,602▼54.7% | $58,438▼71.0% | $204,021▲12.2% | $204,021▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $177,941▼18.2% | $201,196▼1.9% | $181,857▼11.3% | $181,857▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $217,596▼1.3% | $205,065▼15.7% | $205,112▲6.5% | $205,112▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $220,397▼1.5% | $243,242▲13.2% | $192,581▼10.6% | $192,581▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $223,837▲4.8% | $214,835▼14.5% | $215,426▲4.4% | $215,426▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $213,594▼14.5% | $251,336▲35.0% | $206,424▼15.5% | $206,424▼15.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $249,927▲24.3% | $186,134▲5.3% | $244,166▲35.4% | $244,166▲35.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $201,039 | $176,783▲7.1% | $180,373▲15.5% | $180,373▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $165,004 | $156,117 | $156,117 | 990PF |
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Data for Lauri S Bauer Foundation (EIN 45-1158371) 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.