Lee S Monroe Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lee S Monroe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2017, with $164,365 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
851 San Antonio Pl, San Diego, CA, 92106 EIN 81-4766653 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▼ 5.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$176K
Net assets
$3.1M
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.
C+
—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 Lee S Monroe 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 rating211 mo reserves · -7% 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 Lee S Monroe Foundation: 211 mo reserves · -7% 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 Lee S Monroe 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 Lee S Monroe Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 851 San Antonio Pl, San Diego, CA, 92106
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2017) to $164K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
-7.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,365▼5.5% | $175,898▲7.6% | $3,092,307▼2.2% | $3,092,307▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $173,987▲37.1% | $163,469▼16.0% | $3,162,700▲0.3% | $3,162,700▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $126,872▲11.9% | $194,687▲26.7% | $3,152,182▼2.1% | $3,152,182▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $113,336▲3.4% | $153,695▲30.2% | $3,219,997▼1.2% | $3,219,997▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $109,600▼17.0% | $118,037▲14.7% | $3,260,356▼0.3% | $3,260,356▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $132,033▲21.2% | $102,923▼41.2% | $3,268,793▲0.9% | $3,268,793▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $108,914▼94.0% | $175,004▲890% | $3,239,683▼2.0% | $3,239,683▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,823,443 | $17,670 | $3,305,773 | $3,305,773 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lee S Monroe Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lee S Monroe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-4766653, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lee S Monroe Foundation's EIN?
- Lee S Monroe Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-4766653.
- How much revenue does Lee S Monroe Foundation report?
- Lee S Monroe Foundation reported $164,365 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lee S Monroe Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lee S Monroe Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lee S Monroe Foundation (EIN 81-4766653) 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.