Sauer-lewis Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sauer-lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, Virginia, registered in 2003, with $817,125 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
204 S Erlwood Ct, Richmond, VA, 23229 EIN 20-0059321 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$817K
▲ 399.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$433K
Net assets
$8.2M
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 Sauer-lewis 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 rating228 mo reserves · +47% 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 Sauer-lewis Foundation: 228 mo reserves · +47% 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 Sauer-lewis Foundation— 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 Sauer-lewis Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 204 S Erlwood Ct, Richmond, VA, 23229
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $648K (FY2013) to $817K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.2M
Operating margin
47.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $817,125▲399% | $432,954▼14.3% | $8,222,102▲4.9% | $8,222,102▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $163,705▼72.7% | $505,166▼2.2% | $7,837,931▼6.8% | $7,837,931▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $600,391▼47.8% | $516,737▲11.1% | $8,409,392▲1.0% | $8,409,392▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,150,471▲331% | $464,945▲2.7% | $8,325,738▲9.0% | $8,325,738▲9.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $267,231▼28.7% | $452,760▲4.7% | $7,640,212▼2.4% | $7,640,212▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $374,669▲46.6% | $432,381▲33.7% | $7,825,741▼0.7% | $7,825,741▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $255,595▼59.9% | $323,359▼22.7% | $7,883,453▼0.9% | $7,883,453▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $636,790▲5043% | $418,406▲12.7% | $7,951,217▲2.8% | $7,951,217▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$12,882▼106% | $371,115▼18.6% | $7,732,833▼4.7% | $7,732,833▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $229,517▼80.6% | $455,984▲3.6% | $8,116,830▼2.7% | $8,116,830▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,182,877▲82.5% | $440,324▲81.0% | $8,343,297▲9.8% | $8,343,297▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $648,104 | $243,339▲38.5% | $7,600,744▲5.6% | $7,600,744▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $175,744▲10.2% | $7,195,979▲139% | $7,195,979▲139% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $159,494▲251% | $3,006,487▲0.1% | $3,006,487▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $45,457 | $3,004,093 | $3,004,093 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sauer-lewis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sauer-lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0059321, based in Richmond, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sauer-lewis Foundation's EIN?
- Sauer-lewis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0059321.
- How much revenue does Sauer-lewis Foundation report?
- Sauer-lewis Foundation reported $817,125 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sauer-lewis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sauer-lewis Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sauer-lewis Foundation (EIN 20-0059321) 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.