Lillian S Smith Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lillian S Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1998, with $58,462 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 166, Columbia, SC, 29202 EIN 57-1068768 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2025)
$58K
▼ 72.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$66K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Lillian S Smith Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating188 mo reserves · -14% 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 Lillian S Smith Foundation: 188 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Lillian S Smith 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 Lillian S Smith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 166, Columbia, SC, 29202
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $445K (FY2013) to $58K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-13.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,462▼72.8% | $66,487▼16.3% | $1,043,751▼0.8% | $1,043,751▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $214,621▲447% | $79,397▼4.5% | $1,051,776▲14.8% | $1,051,776▲14.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $39,214▲249% | $83,172▼8.6% | $916,552▼7.2% | $916,552▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$26,360▼110% | $90,961▼13.1% | $987,597▼10.6% | $987,597▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $252,213▲520% | $104,705▲29.8% | $1,104,918▲15.4% | $1,104,918▲15.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$60,087▼324% | $80,687▲63.4% | $957,410▼12.8% | $957,410▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$14,181▼122% | $49,375▼39.0% | $1,098,184▼5.5% | $1,098,184▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $65,125▼32.0% | $80,942▼30.9% | $1,161,740▼1.3% | $1,160,841▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $95,764▲409% | $117,163▲7.3% | $1,177,557▼1.8% | $1,177,557▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,813▲127% | $109,238▲20.0% | $1,198,956▼7.0% | $1,198,956▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$69,318▲43.3% | $91,037▼24.9% | $1,289,381▼13.8% | $1,289,381▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$122,338▼127% | $121,191▲8.8% | $1,496,414▼14.7% | $1,496,414▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $445,000 | $111,365▲27.7% | $1,753,783▲27.6% | $1,753,783▲27.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $87,178▲19.9% | $1,374,831▼1.8% | $1,374,831▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $72,730▲23.8% | $1,399,519▲50.7% | $1,399,519▲50.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $58,735 | $928,603 | $928,603 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lillian S Smith Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lillian S Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1068768, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lillian S Smith Foundation's EIN?
- Lillian S Smith Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1068768.
- How much revenue does Lillian S Smith Foundation report?
- Lillian S Smith Foundation reported $58,462 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lillian S Smith Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lillian S Smith Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lillian S Smith Foundation (EIN 57-1068768) 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.