Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in River Forest, Illinois, registered in 2011, with $613,904 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 5799, River Forest, IL, 60305 EIN 27-3181533 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$614K
▼ 1.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$427K
Net assets
$8.3M
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 Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka 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 rating234 mo reserves · +31% 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 Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation: 234 mo reserves · +31% 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 Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka 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 Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5799, River Forest, IL, 60305
- City
- River Forest
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$9,134 (FY2013) to $614K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.3M
Operating margin
30.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613,904▼1.2% | $426,557▲3.9% | $8,311,189▲17.7% | $8,311,189▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $621,354▲1119% | $410,554▼1.8% | $7,060,231▲24.9% | $7,060,231▲24.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,960▼84.1% | $417,987▲1.1% | $5,654,934▼29.2% | $5,654,934▼29.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $320,326▲292% | $413,352▲45.3% | $7,988,211▲21.2% | $7,988,211▲21.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $81,782▼49.4% | $284,500▲2.8% | $6,592,431▲15.6% | $6,592,431▲15.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $161,687▼12.6% | $276,858▼5.2% | $5,704,626▲25.2% | $5,704,626▲25.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $184,891▲45.6% | $291,917▲9.8% | $4,557,409▼13.0% | $4,558,161▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $126,948▼0.3% | $265,912▼28.4% | $5,239,309▲9.2% | $5,239,309▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $127,291▲37.8% | $371,419▲6.6% | $4,795,988▲3.3% | $4,795,988▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $92,406▼77.5% | $348,469▼2.1% | $4,641,259▼9.8% | $4,641,259▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $409,829▲4587% | $356,032▲30.7% | $5,143,530▼1.6% | $5,143,530▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | -$9,134 | $272,420▼15.6% | $5,226,844▲10.2% | $5,226,844▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $322,821▲204% | $4,744,956▼1.1% | $4,744,956▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $106,332 | $4,799,251 | $4,799,251 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3181533, based in River Forest, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation's EIN?
- Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3181533.
- How much revenue does Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation report?
- Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation reported $613,904 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation (EIN 27-3181533) 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.