Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, registered in 1975, with $2,085,158 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
600 Sagamore Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301 EIN 23-7433827 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▼ 32.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.3M
Net assets
$30.1M
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.
F
—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 Wells Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating110 mo reserves · -57% 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 Wells Foundation Inc: 110 mo reserves · -57% margin earns a F 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 Wells Foundation Inc— 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 Wells Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 600 Sagamore Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.6M (FY2020) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $30.1M
Operating margin
-57.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,085,158▼32.4% | $3,277,972▲1.2% | $30,060,691▼3.8% | $30,060,691▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,086,372▲7.8% | $3,237,967▼5.2% | $31,253,505▼0.5% | $31,253,505▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,862,009▼41.8% | $3,415,253▼0.3% | $31,405,100▼1.7% | $31,405,100▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,914,869▲87.5% | $3,424,943▼5.2% | $31,958,344▲4.9% | $31,958,344▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,621,266 | $3,613,028 | $30,468,418 | $30,468,418 | 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 Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7433827, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7433827.
- How much revenue does Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc report?
- Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc reported $2,085,158 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc (EIN 23-7433827) 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.