Lucky Number 9 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Topanga, California, registered in 2019, with $293,044 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$293K
▲ 46.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
—
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 Lucky Number 9 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 Lucky Number 9 Foundation: 124 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a B+ 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 Lucky Number 9 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 Lucky Number 9 Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Revenue declined from $753K (FY2018) to $293K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
41.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293,044▲46.5% | $170,548▲96.8% | $1,762,719▲7.2% | $1,762,719▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $200,000▼20.0% | $86,650▼6.6% | $1,644,893▲7.4% | $1,644,893▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $250,000▼50.0% | $92,795▼57.7% | $1,531,543▲11.4% | $1,531,543▲11.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $500,000▼28.6% | $219,182▼51.7% | $1,374,338▲28.6% | $1,374,338▲28.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $700,000▲250% | $454,020▲696% | $1,068,510▲29.9% | $1,068,510▲29.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $200,000▼73.4% | $57,070▼21.8% | $822,530▲21.0% | $822,530▲21.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $752,600 | $73,000 | $679,600 | $679,600 | 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.
Explore more
Data for Lucky Number 9 Foundation (EIN 83-1050793) 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.