M Lowell Edwards Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Paul, Minnesota, registered in 2000, with $510,055 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$510K
▲ 600.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$133K
Net assets
$2.2M
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 M Lowell Edwards 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 M Lowell Edwards Foundation: 195 mo reserves · +74% 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 M Lowell Edwards 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 M Lowell Edwards Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $47K (FY2013) to $510K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
73.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510,055▲600% | $132,999▼3.1% | $2,157,678▲21.2% | $2,157,678▲21.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $72,854▲47.5% | $137,192▲12.3% | $1,780,622▼3.5% | $1,780,662▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $49,400▼91.5% | $122,176▼13.4% | $1,844,960▼3.8% | $1,844,960▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $578,158▼21.0% | $141,066▲45.8% | $1,917,736▲29.5% | $1,917,736▲29.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $731,582▲842% | $96,729▼21.0% | $1,480,644▲75.2% | $1,480,644▲75.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $77,692▼9.9% | $122,448▲9.2% | $845,219▼5.2% | $845,219▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $86,271▲64.9% | $112,131▼0.7% | $891,206▼2.8% | $891,206▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,312▲79.3% | $112,960▼1.9% | $917,180▼9.7% | $917,180▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $29,170▼2.9% | $115,162▲33.1% | $1,015,209▼7.8% | $1,015,209▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,051▼35.6% | $86,521▼15.6% | $1,101,179▼5.0% | $1,101,179▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $46,637 | $102,457▲259% | $1,158,896▼4.6% | $1,158,896▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $28,536▼65.0% | $1,215,135▲1.1% | $1,215,135▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $81,495 | $1,201,969 | $1,201,969 | 990PF |
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Data for M Lowell Edwards Foundation (EIN 93-1283900) 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.