Lowman-howell Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lowman-howell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elmira, New York, registered in 1984, with $428,589 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 W Church St, Elmira, NY, 14901 EIN 22-2537870 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$429K
▲ 62.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$341K
Net assets
$5.0M
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+
—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 Lowman-howell 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating178 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 Lowman-howell Foundation Inc: 178 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a B+ 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 Lowman-howell 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 Lowman-howell 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 $157K (FY2013) to $429K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.0M
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $428,589▲62.3% | $341,105▲11.5% | $5,046,892▲1.8% | $5,046,892▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $264,050▼32.4% | $305,983▲6.3% | $4,959,410▼0.9% | $4,959,410▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $390,748▲4.7% | $287,792▲91.1% | $5,004,206▲127% | $5,004,206▲127% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $373,295▲82.7% | $150,567▲8.4% | $2,206,174▲11.2% | $2,206,174▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $204,307▲107% | $138,843▲4.8% | $1,983,446▲3.4% | $1,983,446▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $98,751▲24.2% | $132,546▲221% | $1,917,982▼1.7% | $1,917,982▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $79,513▼37.6% | $41,307▼64.7% | $1,951,777▲2.0% | $1,951,777▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $127,339▲213% | $117,125▲27.8% | $1,913,570▲0.5% | $1,913,570▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $40,712▼14.6% | $91,667▲9.9% | $1,903,356▲32.2% | $1,903,356▲32.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $47,655▼33.8% | $83,383▲17.3% | $1,439,796▲3.1% | $1,439,796▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $71,941▼54.3% | $71,102▲0.8% | $1,396,546▲0.8% | $1,396,546▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $157,438 | $70,567▲10.3% | $1,384,901▲7.6% | $1,384,901▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $63,959▲7.6% | $1,287,468▲6.0% | $1,287,468▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $59,430▼51.8% | $1,214,260▲2.4% | $1,214,260▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $123,264 | $1,186,040 | $1,186,040 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lowman-howell Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lowman-howell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2537870, based in Elmira, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lowman-howell Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Lowman-howell Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2537870.
- How much revenue does Lowman-howell Foundation Inc report?
- Lowman-howell Foundation Inc reported $428,589 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lowman-howell Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lowman-howell Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lowman-howell Foundation Inc (EIN 22-2537870) 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.