The J K Lowder Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The J K Lowder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, registered in 1995, with $653,769 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5251 Hampstead High St Ste 205, Montgomery, AL, 36116 EIN 63-1139499 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$654K
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$17.7M
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.
D
—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 The J K Lowder 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating182 mo reserves · -79% 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 The J K Lowder Family Foundation: 182 mo reserves · -79% margin earns a F 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 The J K Lowder 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 →
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 The J K Lowder Family Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5251 Hampstead High St Ste 205, Montgomery, AL, 36116
- City
- Montgomery
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2014) to $654K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $17.7M
Operating margin
-78.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $653,769▲1.0% | $1,169,715▲38.9% | $17,708,152▲3.3% | $17,708,152▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $647,390▲1022% | $842,411▼9.6% | $17,145,514▲9.3% | $17,145,514▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $57,695▼96.8% | $931,617▲10.9% | $15,690,157▼17.4% | $15,690,158▼17.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,796,225▲98.0% | $840,056▼5.1% | $19,002,667▲7.1% | $19,002,680▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $907,232▲74.9% | $885,204▼11.5% | $17,742,111▲6.0% | $17,742,111▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $518,851▼41.6% | $1,000,622▲1.7% | $16,731,863▲15.2% | $16,731,863▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $888,084▼24.1% | $983,941▼7.5% | $14,519,348▼16.3% | $14,519,348▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,170,179▲52.5% | $1,063,797▲5.9% | $17,349,269▲5.4% | $17,349,269▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $767,290▲29.3% | $1,004,855▼2.1% | $16,464,928▲2.5% | $16,464,928▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $593,405▼46.6% | $1,026,100▼9.9% | $16,070,920▼8.4% | $16,070,920▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,111,707 | $1,139,303▲15.6% | $17,541,941▲2.1% | $17,541,941▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $985,917 | $17,177,332 | $17,177,332 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The J K Lowder Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The J K Lowder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-1139499, based in Montgomery, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The J K Lowder Family Foundation's EIN?
- The J K Lowder Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-1139499.
- How much revenue does The J K Lowder Family Foundation report?
- The J K Lowder Family Foundation reported $653,769 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The J K Lowder Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The J K Lowder Family Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The J K Lowder Family Foundation (EIN 63-1139499) 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.