The@lisa and Brian Meer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, registered in 2001, with $399,311 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$399K
▲ 171.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$398K
Net assets
$7.3M
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@lisa and Brian Meer 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@lisa and Brian Meer Foundation: 220 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B+ 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@lisa and Brian Meer 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@lisa and Brian Meer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $84K (FY2013) to $399K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $399,311▲172% | $398,028▲4.5% | $7,305,247 | $7,305,247 | 990PF |
| 2023 | $147,002▼19.0% | $380,707▼23.3% | $7,303,964▼3.1% | $7,303,964▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $181,511▼90.5% | $496,501▲775% | $7,537,669▼4.0% | $7,537,669▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,914,976▼68.2% | $56,760▲17.3% | $7,852,659▲31.0% | $7,852,659▲31.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,023,418▲12889% | $48,375▼13.5% | $5,994,443▲30799% | $5,994,443▲30799% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $46,373▼18.2% | $55,903▲8.4% | $19,400▼32.9% | $19,400▼32.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $56,667▲42.6% | $51,589▲2.8% | $28,930▲33.0% | $28,930▲21.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $39,735▼2.2% | $50,183▲3.0% | $21,750▼32.0% | $23,850▼26.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $40,623▼32.0% | $48,718▼19.0% | $31,998▼20.2% | $32,348▼20.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $59,770▲0.6% | $60,158▲11.4% | $40,093▼1.0% | $40,528▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $59,419▼29.4% | $54,012▼35.3% | $40,481▲15.4% | $40,481▲15.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $84,141 | $83,419 | $35,074 | $35,074 | 990PF |
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Data for The@lisa and Brian Meer Foundation (EIN 38-3605133) 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.