The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 2009, with $103,612 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
3129 Honey Tree Ln, Austin, TX, 78746 EIN 38-3772758 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$104K
▲ 74.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$128K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating101 mo reserves · -24% 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 Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc: 101 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ 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 Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc— 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 The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3129 Honey Tree Ln, Austin, TX, 78746
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22K (FY2013) to $104K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-23.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,612▲74.1% | $128,060▲0.6% | $1,082,320▼2.2% | $1,120,914▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $59,512▲16.1% | $127,263▲8.5% | $1,106,768▼5.8% | $1,121,768▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $51,242▲41.6% | $117,241▲11.9% | $1,174,519▼5.3% | $1,174,519▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $36,182▲9959% | $104,762▲11.7% | $1,240,518▼5.2% | $1,260,518▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$367▼100% | $93,755▼28.5% | $1,309,098▼6.7% | $1,342,598▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $221,072▲259% | $131,198▲81.5% | $1,403,220▲6.8% | $1,423,220▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $61,560▲36.7% | $72,279▲4.6% | $1,313,346▼0.8% | $1,342,516▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $45,021▼11.7% | $69,103▲14.9% | $1,324,065▼1.8% | $1,341,075▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $51,009▼3.2% | $60,167▲43.3% | $1,348,147▼0.7% | $1,368,147▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $52,701▲15.7% | $41,988▼28.3% | $1,357,305▲0.8% | $1,373,305▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $45,564▲106% | $58,522▲29.4% | $1,346,592▼1.0% | $1,355,592▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $22,078 | $45,215▼15.4% | $1,359,550▼1.7% | $1,359,550▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $53,472▲69.0% | $1,382,687▲197% | $1,382,687▲197% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $31,635 | $466,088 | $466,088 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3772758, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3772758.
- How much revenue does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc report?
- The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc reported $103,612 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc (EIN 38-3772758) 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.