Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Sparks, Maryland, registered in 1973, with $1,378,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
911 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, MD, 21152 EIN 23-7237228 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 6.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.2M
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+
—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 Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -5% 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 Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund: 18 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund— 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 Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,697Net assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$6,697
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,378,948▼6.2% | $1,443,048▼0.2% | $2,212,615▼1.7% | $2,219,312▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,469,677▲2.2% | $1,446,505▼5.9% | $2,250,575▲1.0% | $2,256,535▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,438,353▲2.1% | $1,536,530▲1.8% | $2,227,403▼4.2% | $2,234,164▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,408,895▼4.8% | $1,509,404▼14.5% | $2,325,580▼4.1% | $2,332,187▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,479,852▼11.9% | $1,764,716▲2.8% | $2,426,089▼10.5% | $2,431,222▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,679,943▼5.0% | $1,716,494▲0.1% | $2,710,953▼1.0% | $2,719,863▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,769,280▼12.8% | $1,715,367▼3.5% | $2,737,705▲2.0% | $2,746,618▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,028,839▼12.0% | $1,777,227▼19.2% | $2,683,792▲10.3% | $2,702,556▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,306,706▲1.1% | $2,200,661▼2.4% | $2,432,180▲4.6% | $2,457,260▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,281,372▼10.6% | $2,255,259▼7.7% | $2,326,135▲1.1% | $2,336,475▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,550,930▲6.5% | $2,442,220▼1.1% | $2,300,022▲5.0% | $2,307,246▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,395,228 | $2,470,060▼2.2% | $2,191,312▼3.3% | $2,215,409▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,525,176▼22.7% | $2,266,144▼2.4% | $2,281,689▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,267,663▼11.5% | $2,322,827▼5.6% | $2,327,739▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,694,122 | $2,459,753 | $2,477,266 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7237228, based in Sparks, Maryland.
- What is Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund's EIN?
- Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7237228.
- How much revenue does Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund report?
- Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund reported $1,378,948 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lithographers & Photoengravers Welfare Fund (EIN 23-7237228) 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.