Laurie E Lust Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2006, with $34,970 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$35K
▲ 38.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15K
Net assets
$651K
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 Laurie E Lust 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 Laurie E Lust Foundation: 531 mo reserves · +58% 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 Laurie E Lust 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 Laurie E Lust Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $27K (FY2013) to $35K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
57.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$651K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$651K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,970▲38.6% | $14,713▼9.0% | $651,250▲14.7% | $651,250▲14.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,234▲122% | $16,160▲36.1% | $567,778▲17.6% | $567,778▲17.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,361▲1.2% | $11,872▼17.4% | $482,995▼16.6% | $482,995▼16.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $11,230▲43.2% | $14,377▼1.3% | $578,872▲17.9% | $578,872▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,841▲64.7% | $14,567▲32.8% | $491,116▲15.6% | $491,116▲15.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,762▲26.6% | $10,973▲8.6% | $424,802▲7.5% | $424,802▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,761▼49.5% | $10,107▲10.1% | $395,022▼5.6% | $395,022▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $7,451▼75.3% | $9,180▲10.1% | $418,480▲12.6% | $418,480▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $30,147▲903% | $8,336▲7.8% | $371,679▲1.7% | $371,679▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,007▲53.7% | $7,735▼26.8% | $365,585▲3.0% | $365,585▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,956▼92.7% | $10,565▲0.2% | $355,000▼1.8% | $355,000▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,821 | $10,540▲23.4% | $361,611▲4.7% | $361,611▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $8,540 | $345,330 | $345,330 | 990PF |
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Data for Laurie E Lust Foundation (EIN 20-2073188) 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.