Robert H Lorsch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1999, with $13,234 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▲ 134.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34K
Net assets
$128K
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 H Lorsch 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 H Lorsch Foundation: 45 mo reserves · -159% margin earns a F 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 H Lorsch 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 H Lorsch Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $8,388 (FY2013) to $13K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-158.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$128K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$128K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,234▲135% | $34,239▲193% | $127,740▼13.8% | $127,740▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,635▼21.2% | $11,666▲29.4% | $148,175▼1.5% | $148,175▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $7,150▼65.8% | $9,015▼71.4% | $150,368▼11.6% | $150,368▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $20,881▲251% | $31,478▼30.7% | $170,038▼6.3% | $170,038▼6.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,946▼57.9% | $45,449▲75.0% | $181,400▼18.2% | $181,400▼18.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $14,116▲110% | $25,973▼35.5% | $221,754▲3.6% | $221,754▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,717▼97.5% | $40,263▼45.2% | $214,129▼17.4% | $214,129▼17.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $267,200▲5308% | $73,515▲74.7% | $259,128▲248% | $259,128▲248% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,941▼25.0% | $42,088▲152% | $74,362▼32.6% | $74,363▼32.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,587▼59.0% | $16,734▼64.0% | $110,328▼11.9% | $110,328▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $16,074▲91.6% | $46,522▲138% | $125,236▼19.1% | $125,236▼19.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $8,388 | $19,547 | $154,894 | $154,894 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert H Lorsch Foundation (EIN 94-6719532) 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.