Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1992, with $1,702,128 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 705.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$348K
Net assets
$5.4M
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 Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family 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 Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation: 187 mo reserves · +80% 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 Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family 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 Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $120K (FY2014) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
79.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,702,128▲706% | $347,528▲52.8% | $5,426,617▲33.3% | $5,426,617▲33.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $211,275▲58.7% | $227,481▼18.3% | $4,072,017▼0.4% | $4,072,017▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $133,121▼10.3% | $278,336▲0.2% | $4,088,223▼3.4% | $4,088,223▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $148,464▲30.0% | $277,678▼0.2% | $4,233,438▼3.0% | $4,233,438▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $114,201▼93.8% | $278,140▼3.8% | $4,362,652▼3.6% | $4,362,652▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,852,152▲18.0% | $289,083▲257% | $4,526,591▲52.7% | $4,526,591▲52.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,569,192▲3313% | $80,992▼4.3% | $2,963,522▲101% | $2,963,522▲101% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $45,982▼40.6% | $84,641▲29.4% | $1,475,322▼2.6% | $1,475,322▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $77,364▼86.4% | $65,434▲10.5% | $1,513,981▲0.8% | $1,513,981▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $570,090▲374% | $59,190▼18.9% | $1,502,051▲51.5% | $1,502,051▲51.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $120,232 | $72,961 | $991,151 | $991,151 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert & Elizabeth Lowe Family Foundation (EIN 95-4359864) 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.