The Lam Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Lam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $1,922,410 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4520 Cooper Rd Ste 300, Cincinnati, OH, 45242 EIN 31-1438001 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 32.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$2.6M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Lam Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +17% 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 Lam Foundation: 19 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A 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 Lam 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 Lam Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4520 Cooper Rd Ste 300, Cincinnati, OH, 45242
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $291KNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
17.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$291K
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,922,410▲32.1% | $1,592,763▼11.7% | $2,579,224▲14.7% | $2,870,285▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,455,589▼7.4% | $1,803,072▼3.8% | $2,249,283▼13.4% | $2,596,985▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,571,673▼28.9% | $1,873,408▲39.1% | $2,596,696▼10.4% | $2,903,030▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,209,585▲21.7% | $1,346,515▼16.5% | $2,898,433▲42.4% | $3,219,008▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,815,339▲30.6% | $1,611,773▲5.7% | $2,035,363▲11.1% | $2,357,161▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,389,662▼24.9% | $1,524,952▼12.6% | $1,831,637▼6.9% | $2,217,979▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,849,309▲20.7% | $1,745,000▲6.2% | $1,968,216▲5.6% | $2,350,912▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,532,553▼7.1% | $1,642,400▲0.1% | $1,863,906▼5.6% | $2,202,645▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,650,029▲9.8% | $1,640,684▲10.8% | $1,973,753▲0.5% | $2,253,829▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,503,416▲5.6% | $1,480,831▼4.7% | $1,964,408▲1.2% | $2,310,684▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,424,261▼4.3% | $1,554,518▲52.3% | $1,941,823▼6.3% | $2,140,873▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,487,752 | $1,020,610 | $2,072,343 | $2,203,700 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $3.8M total
48 grants to The Lam Foundation totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $36,171 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $31,948 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $201,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $37,880 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $24,442 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $234,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,980 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $18,149 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,120 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $216,691 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $56,363 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $23,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $23,750 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2021 | $7,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $295,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Lam Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Lam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1438001, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Lam Foundation's EIN?
- The Lam Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1438001.
- How much revenue does The Lam Foundation report?
- The Lam Foundation reported $1,922,410 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Lam Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Lam Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Lam Foundation (EIN 31-1438001) 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.