Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kernersville, North Carolina, registered in 2010, with $238,634 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 687, Kernersville, NC, 27285 EIN 26-3532956 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$239K
▲ 26.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$213K
Net assets
$2.8M
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.
B
—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 & Etta Lea Pope Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · +11% 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 & Etta Lea Pope Foundation: 156 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B+ 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 & Etta Lea Pope Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 & Etta Lea Pope Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 687, Kernersville, NC, 27285
- City
- Kernersville
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $234K (FY2014) to $239K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.8M
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,634▲26.3% | $212,570▲14.4% | $2,763,448▲1.0% | $2,763,448▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $188,891▲57.9% | $185,835▼12.9% | $2,736,974▲0.3% | $2,736,974▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $119,592▼62.9% | $213,247▼11.1% | $2,729,572▼3.2% | $2,729,572▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $322,125▲124% | $239,950▲24.5% | $2,820,006▲3.1% | $2,820,006▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $143,841▼11.7% | $192,662▲32.0% | $2,734,835▼1.6% | $2,734,835▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $162,936▼32.8% | $145,906▼20.6% | $2,780,322▲0.7% | $2,780,322▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $242,540▲213% | $183,782▲2.9% | $2,760,963▲2.3% | $2,760,963▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $77,588▼74.5% | $178,540▼12.7% | $2,699,159▼3.6% | $2,699,159▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $304,106▲30.0% | $204,476▼11.2% | $2,798,743▲3.7% | $2,798,743▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $233,897 | $230,348 | $2,699,113 | $2,699,113 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3532956, based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation's EIN?
- Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3532956.
- How much revenue does Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation report?
- Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation reported $238,634 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation (EIN 26-3532956) 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.