Mark C Lemons Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Mark C Lemons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1998, with $838,445 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3029 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 EIN 95-4712282 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$838K
▲ 32.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$641K
Net assets
$7.3M
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 Mark C Lemons 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 rating137 mo reserves · +24% 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 Mark C Lemons Foundation: 137 mo reserves · +24% 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 Mark C Lemons 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 Mark C Lemons Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3029 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $825K (FY2017) to $838K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,583Net assets $7.3M
Operating margin
23.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.3M
Total liabilities
$5,583
Net assets
$7.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $838,445▲32.3% | $641,328▲10.4% | $7,305,011▲2.3% | $7,310,594▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $633,692▼12.6% | $581,025▼6.7% | $7,142,829▲0.6% | $7,148,412▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $724,862▼2.4% | $622,700▲25.4% | $7,101,786▲1.5% | $7,105,653▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $742,890▲24.1% | $496,634▲14.0% | $6,999,490▲3.2% | $6,999,490▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $598,830▼5.9% | $435,572▼3.0% | $6,779,987▲2.1% | $6,779,987▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $636,297▼26.5% | $449,251▼17.6% | $6,642,120▲2.5% | $6,642,120▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $865,504▲5.0% | $545,001▲20.8% | $6,479,101▲5.4% | $6,479,101▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $824,585 | $451,096▲15.8% | $6,147,584▲31.3% | $6,147,584▲31.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $389,464▲7.7% | $4,680,542▲4.7% | $4,680,542▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $361,568▲51.7% | $4,469,210▲0.6% | $4,469,210▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $238,335 | $4,442,058 | $4,445,121 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mark C Lemons Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mark C Lemons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4712282, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mark C Lemons Foundation's EIN?
- Mark C Lemons Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4712282.
- How much revenue does Mark C Lemons Foundation report?
- Mark C Lemons Foundation reported $838,445 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mark C Lemons Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mark C Lemons Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mark C Lemons Foundation (EIN 95-4712282) 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.