Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reston, Virginia, registered in 2007, with $390,377 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$390K
▲ 789.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$86K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern 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 Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern Foundation: 208 mo reserves · +78% 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 Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern 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 Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $92K (FY2014) to $390K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
78.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390,377▲790% | $85,992▲1.3% | $1,493,092▲25.6% | $1,493,092▲25.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $43,883▲648% | $84,868▼6.6% | $1,188,707▼3.3% | $1,188,707▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,866▼96.1% | $90,899▲3.3% | $1,229,692▼6.5% | $1,229,692▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $151,055▲1053% | $88,013▲1.9% | $1,314,725▲5.0% | $1,314,725▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,099▲64.1% | $86,336▼6.1% | $1,251,683▼5.5% | $1,251,683▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,983▼91.0% | $91,937▼0.1% | $1,324,920▼6.0% | $1,324,920▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $88,326▲49.7% | $92,013▲0.9% | $1,408,874▼0.3% | $1,408,874▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $59,011▲67.9% | $91,200▼12.3% | $1,412,561▼2.2% | $1,412,561▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $35,151▼88.1% | $104,008▲9.1% | $1,444,750▼4.5% | $1,444,750▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $295,934▲223% | $95,304▲6.8% | $1,513,607▲15.3% | $1,513,607▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $91,755 | $89,214 | $1,312,977 | $1,312,977 | 990PF |
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Data for Lawrence Z and Jacqueline A Stern Foundation (EIN 26-1120252) 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.