Lewis-sebring Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lewis-sebring Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 1998, with $2,067,933 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2735 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 36-4120411 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 1176.8% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$5.2M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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-sebring Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +18% 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-sebring Family Foundation: 36 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A 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-sebring Family 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-sebring Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2735 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201
- City
- Evanston
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Crime Prevention
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2014) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.2M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,067,933▲1177% | $1,702,266▲44.0% | $5,160,071▲7.6% | $5,160,071▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $161,964▼82.1% | $1,181,931▲32.3% | $4,794,404▼17.5% | $4,794,404▼17.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $905,434▼64.1% | $893,481▲153% | $5,814,371▲0.2% | $5,814,371▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,520,513▲29.1% | $352,920▼47.9% | $5,802,418▲59.6% | $5,802,418▲59.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,952,004▲1645% | $676,824▼59.5% | $3,634,825▲54.0% | $3,634,825▲54.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $111,887▼96.7% | $1,672,360▼53.7% | $2,359,645▼39.8% | $2,359,645▼39.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,427,625▲407% | $3,608,839▲60.4% | $3,920,118▼4.4% | $3,920,118▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $675,889▲509% | $2,249,310▼26.4% | $4,101,332▼27.7% | $4,101,332▼27.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $110,946▼87.8% | $3,055,312▲202% | $5,674,753▼34.2% | $5,674,753▼34.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $908,626▼40.7% | $1,010,907▼39.2% | $8,619,119▼1.2% | $8,619,119▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,531,640 | $1,663,427 | $8,721,400 | $8,721,400 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis-sebring Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis-sebring Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4120411, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis-sebring Family Foundation's EIN?
- Lewis-sebring Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4120411.
- How much revenue does Lewis-sebring Family Foundation report?
- Lewis-sebring Family Foundation reported $2,067,933 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lewis-sebring Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis-sebring Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lewis-sebring Family Foundation (EIN 36-4120411) 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.