Lee-kahn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scotts Valley, California, registered in 2000, with $63 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$63
▼ 83.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,069
Net assets
$10K
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 Lee-kahn 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 Lee-kahn Foundation: 59 mo reserves · -3184% margin earns a F 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 Lee-kahn 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 Lee-kahn Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $107 (FY2014) to $63 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3184.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63▼83.2% | $2,069▼83.6% | $10,165▼16.5% | $10,165▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $375▲20.2% | $12,604▲17.7% | $12,171▼50.1% | $12,171▼50.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $312▲845% | $10,711▼34.0% | $24,400▼29.9% | $24,400▼29.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $33▲100% | $16,218▼52.8% | $34,799▼31.7% | $34,799▼31.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$24,746▼4971% | $34,373▲18.3% | $50,984▼53.7% | $50,984▼53.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $508▼92.5% | $29,066▲34.0% | $110,103▼20.6% | $110,103▼20.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,758▲74.9% | $21,692▲14.7% | $138,661▼9.7% | $138,661▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,864▲608% | $18,920▼26.7% | $153,595▼8.9% | $153,595▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $546▲79.0% | $25,796▲90.2% | $168,651▼13.0% | $168,651▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $305▲185% | $13,566▲15.6% | $193,901▼6.4% | $193,901▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $107 | $11,732 | $207,162 | $207,162 | 990PF |
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Data for Lee-kahn Foundation (EIN 68-0441700) 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.