Lawrence A Hanson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lawrence A Hanson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1962, with $16,757 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1511 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 EIN 95-2251347 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$17K
▲ 44.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$269K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Lawrence A Hanson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating146 mo reserves · -32% margin
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 Lawrence A Hanson Foundation: 146 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Lawrence A Hanson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Lawrence A Hanson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1511 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $30K (FY2013) to $17K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $269K
Operating margin
-31.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$269K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$269K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,757▲44.2% | $22,090▼2.4% | $268,557▼1.9% | $268,557▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,619▲44.6% | $22,633▼13.9% | $273,890▼3.9% | $273,890▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,034▼68.3% | $26,277▲38.4% | $284,904▼6.0% | $284,904▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $25,304▲24.0% | $18,990▼3.1% | $303,147▲2.1% | $303,147▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,409▼1.1% | $19,596▼4.7% | $296,833▲0.3% | $296,833▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $20,633▲13.7% | $20,566▲0.6% | $296,020 | $296,020 | 990PF |
| 2018 | $18,151▲103% | $20,452▲0.1% | $295,953▼0.8% | $295,953▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,963▼35.9% | $20,438▼5.9% | $298,254▼3.7% | $298,254▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $13,988▲41.3% | $21,715▼0.8% | $309,729▼2.4% | $309,729▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $9,900▼57.4% | $21,888▼4.8% | $317,456▼3.6% | $317,456▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $23,261▼22.0% | $22,983▼5.5% | $329,444▲0.1% | $329,444▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $29,831 | $24,309▲20.2% | $329,166▲1.8% | $329,166▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $20,225▼2.3% | $323,419▲0.7% | $323,608▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,696 | $321,197 | $321,197 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence A Hanson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence A Hanson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2251347, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence A Hanson Foundation's EIN?
- Lawrence A Hanson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2251347.
- How much revenue does Lawrence A Hanson Foundation report?
- Lawrence A Hanson Foundation reported $16,757 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence A Hanson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence A Hanson Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence A Hanson Foundation (EIN 95-2251347) 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.