Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 2022, with $444,005 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$444K
▲ 146.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$380K
Net assets
$5.3M
Employees
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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 Lloyd L & Louise K 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 →
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 Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation: 166 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Lloyd L & Louise K 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 →
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 Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $552K (FY2020) to $444K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,005▲147% | $380,186▲7.3% | $5,272,334▲1.2% | $5,272,334▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $179,923▼78.7% | $354,269▼8.8% | $5,208,753▼0.6% | $5,208,753▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $843,120▲75.3% | $388,308▼13.7% | $5,238,666▲6.3% | $5,238,666▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $480,844▲22.4% | $450,175▲29.6% | $4,928,897▲0.7% | $4,928,897▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $392,914▼28.9% | $347,253▼15.2% | $4,896,527▲1.0% | $4,896,527▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $552,493 | $409,564▲60.5% | $4,847,211▲55.7% | $4,847,211▲55.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $255,195 | $3,113,200 | $3,113,200 | 990PF |
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Data for Lloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation (EIN 34-1717038) 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.