Luther C Fischer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1957, with $2,298,697 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.3M
▲ 4.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.2M
Net assets
$9.5M
Employees
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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 →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 Luther C Fischer 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 Luther C Fischer Foundation: 53 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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 Luther C Fischer 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 Luther C Fischer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2014) to $2.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,298,697▲4.4% | $2,153,199▼47.8% | $9,495,160▲1.6% | $9,495,160▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,202,075▼1.0% | $4,123,547▲104% | $9,349,662▼17.0% | $9,349,662▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,224,096▲11.7% | $2,020,408▲2.3% | $11,271,134▲1.8% | $11,271,134▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,991,537▲2.3% | $1,975,693▲2.9% | $11,067,446▲0.1% | $11,067,446▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,946,376▲3.9% | $1,919,870▲7.4% | $11,051,602▲0.2% | $11,051,602▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,872,906▼1.9% | $1,788,035▲7.6% | $11,025,096▲0.8% | $11,025,096▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,909,188▲10.1% | $1,661,340▲7.6% | $10,940,225▲2.3% | $10,940,225▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,733,845▲6.1% | $1,544,277▼0.9% | $10,692,377▲1.8% | $10,692,377▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,634,049▲7.1% | $1,558,978▲3.3% | $10,502,809▲0.7% | $10,502,809▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,525,436 | $1,509,139 | $10,427,738 | $10,427,738 | 990 |
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Data for Luther C Fischer Foundation (EIN 58-1052508) 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.