Lou-von Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lou-von Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sumter, South Carolina, registered in 2014, with $484,229 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2395, Sumter, SC, 29151 EIN 47-1259796 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2025)
$484K
▲ 173.0% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2025)
$425K
Net assets
$530K
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 Lou-von Family Foundation— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +12% 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-von Family Foundation: 15 mo reserves · +12% 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 Lou-von Family 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-von Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2395, Sumter, SC, 29151
- City
- Sumter
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2014) to $484K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $5,239Net assets $530K
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$535K
Total liabilities
$5,239
Net assets
$530K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,229▲173% | $424,865▲112% | $530,081▲12.6% | $535,320▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2024 | $177,372▲130% | $200,626▲66.0% | $470,714▼4.9% | $472,452▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,218▼77.7% | $120,846▼72.4% | $494,755▼8.1% | $494,755▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $346,287▲52.5% | $437,970▲307% | $538,099▼14.6% | $538,099▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $227,014▲151% | $107,493▲103% | $630,095▲21.1% | $630,095▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $90,465▲73.9% | $53,011▼15.9% | $520,438▲8.8% | $520,438▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,014▼61.4% | $63,059▼50.6% | $478,195▼2.1% | $478,983▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,787▲137% | $127,626▲68.6% | $488,515▲810% | $489,165▲811% | 990 |
| 2017 | $56,912▼26.3% | $75,679▲265% | $53,700▼92.6% | $53,700▼92.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $77,273▲326% | $20,730▼74.7% | $725,467▲4456% | $725,467▲4456% | 990 |
| 2015 | $18,146▼82.5% | $82,037▲217% | $15,924▼79.6% | $15,924▼79.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $103,967 | $25,877 | $78,090 | $78,090 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lou-von Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lou-von Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-1259796, based in Sumter, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lou-von Family Foundation's EIN?
- Lou-von Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1259796.
- How much revenue does Lou-von Family Foundation report?
- Lou-von Family Foundation reported $484,229 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lou-von Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lou-von Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lou-von Family Foundation (EIN 47-1259796) 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.