Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation
501(c)(92)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation is a 501(c)(92) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1970, with $257,492 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-6067843 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$257K
▲ 58.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$2.7M
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.
B
—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 Margaret & Irvin Lesher 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 rating132 mo reserves · +4% 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 Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation: 132 mo reserves · +4% 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 Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $230K (FY2013) to $257K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257,492▲58.1% | $246,300▲23.0% | $2,709,630▲0.7% | $2,709,630▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $162,826▲37.4% | $200,289▼28.2% | $2,689,814▲0.9% | $2,689,814▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $118,525▼57.7% | $279,078▲43.1% | $2,666,608▼5.3% | $2,666,608▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $280,237▲73.9% | $195,062▲5.3% | $2,816,623▲5.6% | $2,816,623▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $161,192▼4.3% | $185,319▼1.4% | $2,666,615▼0.4% | $2,666,615▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $168,373▼24.9% | $187,923▲12.7% | $2,677,526▼0.7% | $2,677,526▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $224,102▲32.3% | $166,798▼0.3% | $2,697,090▲2.2% | $2,697,090▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $169,397▲33.9% | $167,304▼7.2% | $2,639,784▲0.2% | $2,639,784▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $126,486▼38.4% | $180,252▲31.4% | $2,634,857▼2.0% | $2,634,857▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $205,189▼27.6% | $137,143▼29.6% | $2,688,639▲2.6% | $2,688,639▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $283,312▲23.4% | $194,797▲23.6% | $2,621,005▲2.5% | $2,621,005▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $229,630 | $157,566▲60.6% | $2,556,453▲3.9% | $2,556,453▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $98,121▼26.2% | $2,459,903▲3.0% | $2,459,903▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $132,965▲10.0% | $2,389,293▲2.7% | $2,389,293▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $120,894 | $2,326,641 | $2,326,641 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation is a 501(c)(92) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6067843, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What is Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation's EIN?
- Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6067843.
- How much revenue does Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation report?
- Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation reported $257,492 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Margaret & Irvin Lesher Foundation (EIN 25-6067843) 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.