Lewis A Kingsley Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Costa Mesa, California, registered in 1963, with $1,565,569 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
893 Oak St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627 EIN 95-6092364 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 83.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$12.3M
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 Lewis A Kingsley 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 rating106 mo reserves · +11% 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 Lewis A Kingsley Foundation: 106 mo reserves · +11% 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 Lewis A Kingsley 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 Lewis A Kingsley Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 893 Oak St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
- City
- Costa Mesa
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2020) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $12.3M
Operating margin
10.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.3M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$12.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,565,569▲83.3% | $1,398,933▲6.1% | $12,339,550▲1.3% | $14,268,103▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $854,258▲342% | $1,318,035▲7.7% | $12,181,108▲1.2% | $14,216,298▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$353,716▼114% | $1,223,921▼0.8% | $12,042,605▼11.4% | $14,203,935▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,557,112▲46.1% | $1,233,565▲0.6% | $13,586,286▼21.1% | $15,762,704▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,750,356 | $1,226,154 | $17,225,459 | $19,280,679 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis A Kingsley Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis A Kingsley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6092364, based in Costa Mesa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's EIN?
- Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6092364.
- How much revenue does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation report?
- Lewis A Kingsley Foundation reported $1,565,569 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis A Kingsley Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lewis A Kingsley Foundation (EIN 95-6092364) 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.