Lexington-bell Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lexington-bell Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1975, with $848,092 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7724 Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44103 EIN 34-1117206 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$848K
▼ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$781K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Lexington-bell Center— 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 rating26 mo reserves · +8% 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 Lexington-bell Center: 26 mo reserves · +8% 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 Lexington-bell Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Lexington-bell Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $899K (FY2013) to $848K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $848,092▼17.2% | $780,937▼20.7% | $1,675,152▲4.2% | $1,685,809▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,023,701▼14.5% | $984,820▼0.9% | $1,607,997▲4.1% | $1,673,015▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,197,557▲42.0% | $993,572▲23.6% | $1,544,980▲9.1% | $1,609,069▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $843,058▼6.9% | $804,130▼16.5% | $1,416,761▲11.0% | $1,434,735▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $905,360▼2.1% | $962,809▲6.7% | $1,276,885▼4.3% | $1,410,950▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $924,910▲19.8% | $902,110▲16.1% | $1,334,511▲5.1% | $1,335,584▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $772,288▼10.8% | $777,197▼8.0% | $1,269,938▼5.1% | $1,276,876▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $865,613▲2.1% | $844,517▲1.3% | $1,338,651▲5.1% | $1,352,102▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $848,129▼1.7% | $833,310▼13.6% | $1,274,174▲1.5% | $1,286,787▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $862,571▼4.7% | $964,927▼5.1% | $1,255,825▼11.7% | $1,274,169▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $904,780▲0.7% | $1,016,469▲22.0% | $1,422,481▼7.4% | $1,444,891▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $898,933 | $833,081▲8.7% | $1,536,952▲8.8% | $1,575,764▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $766,271▼0.5% | $1,413,124▲3.7% | $1,430,317▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $770,160▼2.5% | $1,363,021▼3.9% | $1,373,460▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $789,979 | $1,418,066 | $1,436,949 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $772K total
13 grants to Lexington-bell Center totaling $772K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $29,696 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2023 | $51,960 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2023 | $29,770 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $173,200 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2022 | $47,778 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2021 | $48,056 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2021 | $29,498 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2020 | $50,014 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2019 | $30,075 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2018 | $31,982 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2016 | $38,496 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Principal distribution | 2015 | $171,675 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2014 | $40,012 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lexington-bell Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lexington-bell Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1117206, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lexington-bell Center's EIN?
- Lexington-bell Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1117206.
- How much revenue does Lexington-bell Center report?
- Lexington-bell Center reported $848,092 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lexington-bell Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Lexington-bell Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lexington-bell Center (EIN 34-1117206) 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.