Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brighton, Michigan, registered in 1986, with $12,360 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7389 Pine Vista Dr, Brighton, MI, 48116 EIN 38-2637861 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$12K
▼ 94.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,900
Net assets
$263K
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 Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust— 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 rating1087 mo reserves · +77% 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 Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust: 1087 mo reserves · +77% 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 Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust— 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 Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $436K (FY2013) to $12K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $263K
Operating margin
76.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$263K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,360▼94.3% | $2,900 | $262,635▲3.7% | $262,635▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $218,666▲758% | $0 | $253,175▼16.9% | $253,175▼16.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $25,485▼72.9% | $0▼100% | $304,697▲8.7% | $304,697▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $94,167▲216% | $297,020▲296920% | $280,231▼41.3% | $280,231▼41.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $29,845▼39.1% | $100▼99.7% | $477,278▲4.6% | $477,278▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $49,035▲87.8% | $31,650▼59.3% | $456,122▲4.0% | $456,122▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $26,105▼81.5% | $77,825▲87.6% | $438,737▼10.5% | $438,737▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $141,061▲444% | $41,479▲9.4% | $490,457▲25.5% | $490,457▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,941▼44.1% | $37,900▲6.6% | $390,875▼3.0% | $421,982▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $46,366▼1.0% | $35,545▼28.8% | $402,834▲2.8% | $433,941▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $46,836▼89.2% | $49,935▼75.6% | $392,013▼0.8% | $423,120▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $435,596 | $204,321 | $395,112 | $426,219 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2637861, based in Brighton, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust's EIN?
- Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2637861.
- How much revenue does Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust report?
- Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust reported $12,360 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ray J and Leila Lynch Charitable Trust (EIN 38-2637861) 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.