Louis H Kohler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1984, with $4,245 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$4,245
▼ 90.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$23K
Net assets
-$16K
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 Louis H Kohler 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 Louis H Kohler Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -431% margin earns a F 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 Louis H Kohler 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 Louis H Kohler Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $22K (FY2013) to $4,245 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-431.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$0
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
-$16K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,245▼90.7% | $22,559▼47.6% | -$15,760▼717% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $45,586▲1892% | $43,032▲1707% | $2,554 | $2,554 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,289▲108% | $2,382▼12.5% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,101▼97.1% | $2,721▼96.6% | $93▼94.6% | $93▼94.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $38,378▼19.2% | $78,950▲507% | $1,713▼95.9% | $1,713▼95.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $47,493▲5.8% | $13,017▼69.7% | $42,285▲441% | $42,285▲441% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $44,890▲400% | $42,892▲330% | $7,809▲34.4% | $7,809▲34.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,975▼80.8% | $9,975▼76.9% | $5,811▼14.7% | $5,811▼14.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $46,671▲189% | $43,171▲155% | $6,811▲106% | $6,811▲106% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $16,155▲1437% | $16,955▲1513% | $3,311▼19.5% | $3,311▼19.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,051▼95.2% | $1,051▼95.6% | $4,111 | $4,111 | 990PF |
| 2013 | $21,964 | $23,663▲82.2% | $4,111▼29.2% | $4,111▼29.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $12,985▼35.3% | $5,810▲163% | $5,810▲163% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,072▲45.4% | $2,210▲37.3% | $2,210▲37.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $13,800 | $1,610 | $1,610 | 990PF |
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Data for Louis H Kohler Foundation (EIN 37-1154193) 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.