Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Whittier, California, registered in 1998, with $97,104 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$97K
▼ 31.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$145K
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 Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis 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 Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation: 16 mo reserves · -9% 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 Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis 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 Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $61K (FY2018) to $97K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$145K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,104▼31.0% | $105,966▼27.7% | $144,616▼5.8% | $144,616▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $140,808▲39.2% | $146,653▲34.9% | $153,478▼3.7% | $153,478▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $101,166▲43.1% | $108,728▲38.5% | $159,323▼4.5% | $159,323▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $70,712▼1.7% | $78,504▼1.4% | $166,885▼4.5% | $166,885▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $71,940▲15.0% | $79,646▲12.5% | $174,677▼4.2% | $174,677▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $62,540▲2.8% | $70,773▲4.4% | $182,383▼4.3% | $182,383▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $60,810 | $67,780 | $190,616 | $190,616 | 990PF |
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Data for Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation (EIN 95-4686656) 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.