Lin-chang Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lin-chang Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saratoga, California, registered in 2007, with -$677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
14825 Gypsy Hill Rd, Saratoga, CA, 95070 EIN 20-8020006 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
-$677
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13K
Net assets
$93K
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 Lin-chang 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating86 mo reserves · -2031% 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 Lin-chang Family Foundation: 86 mo reserves · -2031% 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 Lin-chang 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 Lin-chang Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14825 Gypsy Hill Rd, Saratoga, CA, 95070
- City
- Saratoga
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $472 (FY2013) to -$677 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $93K
Operating margin
-2030.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$93K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$93K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$677▼3.2% | $13,071▲0.5% | $93,160▼12.9% | $93,160▼12.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$656▼111% | $13,001▼0.7% | $106,908▼11.3% | $106,908▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,855▼31.5% | $13,089▲6.3% | $120,565▼5.7% | $120,565▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,543▼42.4% | $12,311▲16.4% | $127,799▼2.9% | $127,799▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $14,819▲114% | $10,579▼16.1% | $131,567▲3.3% | $131,567▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $6,933▼31.0% | $12,610▲4.9% | $127,327▼4.3% | $127,327▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,046▼45.2% | $12,022▲34.5% | $133,004▼1.5% | $133,004▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $18,347▼82.6% | $8,938▲236% | $134,980▲7.5% | $134,980▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $105,561▲9436% | $2,657▲46.2% | $125,571▲454% | $125,571▲454% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,107▼80.4% | $1,817▼29.7% | $22,667▼3.0% | $22,667▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,654▲1098% | $2,584▲46.4% | $23,377▲15.1% | $23,377▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $472 | $1,765▼30.8% | $20,307▼6.0% | $20,307▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,552▼0.9% | $21,600▼4.6% | $21,600▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,576▲9.5% | $22,637▼5.6% | $22,637▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,353 | $23,975 | $23,975 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lin-chang Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lin-chang Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8020006, based in Saratoga, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lin-chang Family Foundation's EIN?
- Lin-chang Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8020006.
- How much revenue does Lin-chang Family Foundation report?
- Lin-chang Family Foundation reported -$677 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lin-chang Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lin-chang Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lin-chang Family Foundation (EIN 20-8020006) 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.