Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1987, with $14,478 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
125 High St Oliver St Twr Ste 901, Boston, MA, 02110 EIN 04-6500798 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$14K
▼ 56.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$28K
Net assets
$376K
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 Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship 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 rating160 mo reserves · -95% 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 Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -95% 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 Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship 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 Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 125 High St Oliver St Twr Ste 901, Boston, MA, 02110
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $34K (FY2019) to $14K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $376K
Operating margin
-95.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$376K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$376K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,478▼56.2% | $28,259▼10.6% | $375,631▼2.4% | $375,631▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $33,022▼15.0% | $31,598▼4.5% | $384,982▲0.1% | $384,982▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $38,835▲7.6% | $33,089▼7.5% | $384,501▲1.8% | $384,501▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $36,102▼36.3% | $35,782▲22.5% | $377,685▲1.0% | $377,685▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $56,649▲67.8% | $29,215▼2.8% | $373,852▲7.5% | $373,852▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $33,765 | $30,068 | $347,879 | $347,879 | 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 Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6500798, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
- Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6500798.
- How much revenue does Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation report?
- Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation reported $14,478 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation (EIN 04-6500798) 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.