Robert J Lightner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert J Lightner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Florence, Kentucky, registered in 1988, with $3,274,389 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7536 Highway 42, Florence, KY, 41042 EIN 61-1130572 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.3M
▲ 164.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$17.4M
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.
B
—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 Robert J Lightner 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 rating160 mo reserves · +60% 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 Robert J Lightner Foundation: 160 mo reserves · +60% 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 Robert J Lightner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Robert J Lightner Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2020) to $3.3M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $103KNet assets $17.4M
Operating margin
60.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.5M
Total liabilities
$103K
Net assets
$17.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,274,389▲165% | $1,308,472▲347% | $17,394,994▲12.7% | $17,497,581▲13.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,236,857▲50.0% | $292,400▲16.7% | $15,429,077▲6.5% | $15,444,101▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $824,319▼55.1% | $250,586▲4.7% | $14,484,620▲4.1% | $14,495,236▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,834,578 | $239,230 | $13,910,887 | $13,910,887 | 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 Robert J Lightner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert J Lightner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1130572, based in Florence, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert J Lightner Foundation's EIN?
- Robert J Lightner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1130572.
- How much revenue does Robert J Lightner Foundation report?
- Robert J Lightner Foundation reported $3,274,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert J Lightner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert J Lightner Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert J Lightner Foundation (EIN 61-1130572) 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.