Lost Boyz Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2014, with $1,440,113 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▼ 24.2% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$80K
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 Lost Boyz Inc— 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 Lost Boyz Inc: 1 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 Lost Boyz Inc— 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 Lost Boyz Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $587K (FY2020) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-27.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$351K
Total liabilities
$271K
Net assets
$80K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,440,113▼24.2% | $1,829,455▼2.7% | $80,166▼82.9% | $350,838▼43.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,900,037▲61.3% | $1,879,551▲106% | $469,506▲4.6% | $616,497▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,177,840▲101% | $913,624▲80.3% | $449,020▲143% | $539,492▲148% | 990 |
| 2020 | $587,224 | $506,747 | $184,804 | $217,410 | 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.
26 grants to Lost Boyz Inc totaling $619K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Tides Center | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support (second-year renewal grant) | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support (second-year renewal grant). in support of general operations. | 2021 | $65,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support (second-year renewal grant). in support of general operations. | 2021 | $65,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,931 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support leased building | 2020 | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | 2021 rapid cycle summer grants to address violence prevention and resiliency | 2020 | $10,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,238 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,238 |
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Data for Lost Boyz Inc (EIN 26-3317656) 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.