Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1996, with $248,160 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
901 S Bond St Ste 400, Baltimore, MD, 21231 EIN 54-1788401 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$248K
▲ 34.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$99K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 Lenox & Frances Baker 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 rating208 mo reserves · +60% 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 Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation: 208 mo reserves · +60% 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 Lenox & Frances Baker 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 Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $239K (FY2013) to $248K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
60.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,160▲34.6% | $99,220▼43.1% | $1,722,962▲9.5% | $1,722,962▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $184,388▲85.0% | $174,404▼2.3% | $1,574,186▲0.5% | $1,574,186▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $99,666▼68.4% | $178,528▼7.3% | $1,566,285▼4.8% | $1,566,285▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $315,651▼19.2% | $192,584▲0.9% | $1,645,498▲8.0% | $1,645,498▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $390,859▲158% | $190,914▼7.0% | $1,523,133▲15.1% | $1,523,133▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $151,258▼12.7% | $205,341▼7.3% | $1,323,405▼3.9% | $1,323,405▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $173,184▲26.2% | $221,422▲6.5% | $1,377,686▼3.5% | $1,377,686▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $137,179▼20.9% | $207,819▼7.4% | $1,427,608▼4.7% | $1,427,608▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $173,526▼49.2% | $224,355▼20.8% | $1,498,311▼3.2% | $1,498,311▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $341,623▲30.0% | $283,422▼4.7% | $1,548,545▲3.9% | $1,548,545▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $262,841▲9.9% | $297,410▲18.6% | $1,489,819▼2.3% | $1,489,819▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $239,252 | $250,870▲11.9% | $1,524,406▼0.1% | $1,524,406▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $224,213▲32.8% | $1,525,866▼4.8% | $1,525,866▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $168,789▼64.9% | $1,602,978▼4.6% | $1,602,978▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $480,679 | $1,680,476 | $1,680,476 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1788401, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation's EIN?
- Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1788401.
- How much revenue does Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation report?
- Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation reported $248,160 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lenox & Frances Baker Foundation (EIN 54-1788401) 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.