Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1963, with $331,188 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2118 Wilshire Blvd Rm 503, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 EIN 95-6058214 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$331K
▼ 8.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$268K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 E & Elaine Smith Irell 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 rating87 mo reserves · +19% 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 E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation: 87 mo reserves · +19% 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 E & Elaine Smith Irell 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 E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2118 Wilshire Blvd Rm 503, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $127K (FY2014) to $331K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.0M
Operating margin
19.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $331,188▼8.1% | $268,355▲7.9% | $1,954,003▲3.3% | $1,954,003▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $360,511▲19.4% | $248,753▲4.7% | $1,891,171▲6.3% | $1,891,171▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $302,005▼3.5% | $237,489▲3.5% | $1,779,413▲3.8% | $1,779,413▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $312,813▲6.5% | $229,567▲13.1% | $1,714,898▲5.1% | $1,714,898▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $293,799▼2.7% | $202,947▲3.0% | $1,631,652▲5.9% | $1,631,652▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $301,935▲137% | $197,131▲9.5% | $1,540,800▲7.3% | $1,540,800▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $127,428▼31.0% | $179,964▼3.0% | $1,435,996▼3.5% | $1,435,996▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $184,801▲39.0% | $185,555▼2.6% | $1,488,532▼0.1% | $1,488,532▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $132,979▼77.0% | $190,486▲7.9% | $1,489,286▼3.7% | $1,489,286▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $579,118▲356% | $176,600▲1.5% | $1,546,792▲35.2% | $1,546,792▲35.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $126,946 | $173,940 | $1,144,274 | $1,144,274 | 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 E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6058214, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation's EIN?
- Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6058214.
- How much revenue does Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation report?
- Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation reported $331,188 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence E & Elaine Smith Irell Foundation (EIN 95-6058214) 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.