The George P Lauren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2003, with $271,777 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$272K
▼ 20.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$305K
Net assets
$4.4M
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 The George P Lauren 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 The George P Lauren Foundation: 174 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 The George P Lauren 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 The George P Lauren Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $177K (FY2014) to $272K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-12.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$5,838
Net assets
$4.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,777▼20.2% | $304,900▲25.2% | $4,425,332▼0.7% | $4,431,170▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $340,592▼68.9% | $243,540▲26.0% | $4,458,455▲2.2% | $4,464,441▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,094,777▲320% | $193,293▲30.1% | $4,361,403▲26.1% | $4,370,617▲26.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $260,721▼35.6% | $148,556▼49.8% | $3,459,919▲3.4% | $3,469,133▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $404,896▲64.0% | $295,635▼6.3% | $3,347,754▲3.3% | $3,356,529▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $246,816▼25.5% | $315,346▼5.6% | $3,240,253▼2.1% | $3,250,048▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $331,279▲66.2% | $333,945▲18.0% | $3,308,525▲0.2% | $3,318,320▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $199,318▲82.4% | $283,002▲5.1% | $3,301,743▼2.4% | $3,304,245▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $109,287▼48.4% | $269,392▲15.1% | $3,381,850▼4.6% | $3,385,345▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $211,602▲19.8% | $233,969▼5.2% | $3,543,588▼0.6% | $3,543,588▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $176,685 | $246,911 | $3,565,298 | $3,565,298 | 990PF |
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Data for The George P Lauren Foundation (EIN 41-2094676) 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.