Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1965, with $6,803,209 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1001 Fleet Street 700, Baltimore, MD, 21202 EIN 52-6057035 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.8M
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.4M
Net assets
$13.7M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Lois & Irving Blum 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +20% 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 Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc: 30 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 Lois & Irving Blum 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 Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.7M (FY2020) to $6.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.7M
Operating margin
20.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,803,209▲18.5% | $5,442,963▲2.3% | $13,690,420▲11.0% | $13,690,420▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,741,668▲255% | $5,319,890▲29.2% | $12,330,174▲3.1% | $12,330,174▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,616,606▼55.3% | $4,119,089▲27.8% | $11,960,318▼20.2% | $11,960,318▼20.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,617,514▼22.3% | $3,222,277▲8.8% | $14,988,935▲2.7% | $14,988,935▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,657,172 | $2,960,363 | $14,593,698 | $14,593,698 | 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 Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6057035, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6057035.
- How much revenue does Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc report?
- Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc reported $6,803,209 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc (EIN 52-6057035) 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.