Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 1985, with $1,866,097 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809 EIN 84-0978668 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▼ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.4M
Net assets
$10.0M
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 Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation— 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 rating83 mo reserves · +23% 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 Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation: 83 mo reserves · +23% 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 Lumen Clarke M Williams 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 Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $8.2M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.0M
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,866,097▼5.7% | $1,445,888▲76.7% | $9,960,278▲4.4% | $9,960,278▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,978,055▼6.6% | $818,381▼14.2% | $9,540,069▲13.8% | $9,540,069▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,117,186▲427% | $954,067▼38.3% | $8,380,395▲16.1% | $8,496,689▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $402,011▼68.6% | $1,546,297▼66.1% | $7,216,611▼44.3% | $7,216,611▼44.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,281,061▼30.3% | $4,558,268▲2.9% | $12,945,870▼20.2% | $12,945,920▼20.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,838,913▼67.3% | $4,430,897▼7.2% | $16,213,558▼13.7% | $16,213,558▼13.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,615,493▲56.3% | $4,775,061▼1.5% | $18,792,215▲4.7% | $18,792,215▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,592,363▼56.0% | $4,846,801▲13.1% | $17,943,019▼6.5% | $17,943,019▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,172,249 | $4,285,213 | $19,197,372 | $19,197,372 | 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 Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0978668, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's EIN?
- Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0978668.
- How much revenue does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation report?
- Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation reported $1,866,097 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation (EIN 84-0978668) 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.