Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2016, with $174,232 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1212 Bank St Nw, Washington, DC, 20007 EIN 81-0817187 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$174K
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$39K
Net assets
$894K
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 Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc— 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 rating277 mo reserves · +78% 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 Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc: 277 mo reserves · +78% 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 Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc— 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 Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1212 Bank St Nw, Washington, DC, 20007
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2016) to $174K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $894K
Operating margin
77.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$894K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$894K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,232▲1.0% | $38,720▲37.9% | $894,270▲17.9% | $894,270▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $172,526▲136% | $28,071▲12.1% | $758,758▲23.5% | $758,758▲23.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $73,184▼29.1% | $25,043▲0.1% | $614,303▲8.5% | $614,303▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $103,290▲12.1% | $25,023▲65.6% | $566,162▲16.0% | $566,162▲16.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $92,136▼41.8% | $15,107▲43.8% | $487,895▲18.7% | $487,895▲18.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $158,220▲112% | $10,503▲4.4% | $410,866▲68.5% | $410,866▲68.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $74,686▼32.5% | $10,065▲488% | $243,844▲22.9% | $243,844▲22.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $110,601▲70.2% | $1,711▲231% | $198,373▲122% | $198,373▲122% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $65,000 | $517 | $89,483 | $89,483 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0817187, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0817187.
- How much revenue does Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc report?
- Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc reported $174,232 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lehman-smith Design Foundation Inc (EIN 81-0817187) 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.