Thomas E Lemons Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Thomas E Lemons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1998, with $353,383 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
11150 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90025 EIN 84-1478990 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$353K
▲ 38.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$267K
Net assets
$4.1M
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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating186 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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation: 186 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ 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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation— 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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11150 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $481K (FY2013) to $353K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.1M
Operating margin
24.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $353,383▲38.9% | $266,994▲9.0% | $4,127,872▲2.1% | $4,127,872▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $254,424▼38.9% | $244,997▼30.1% | $4,041,483▲0.8% | $4,049,032▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $416,266▲41.1% | $350,485▲31.7% | $4,010,133▲2.6% | $4,012,671▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $295,022▲36.1% | $266,062▲2.7% | $3,907,438▲0.6% | $3,908,921▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $216,728▼24.9% | $259,138▼16.1% | $3,882,625▼0.5% | $3,883,325▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $288,606▼33.6% | $308,799▲8.7% | $3,901,054 | $3,905,328▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $434,878▲148% | $284,174▲21.4% | $3,900,372▲4.0% | $3,903,163▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $175,335▲243% | $234,150▲26.7% | $3,751,015▼1.5% | $3,753,246▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$123,033▼184% | $184,846▲65.2% | $3,809,830▼7.5% | $3,812,030▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $146,460▼69.5% | $111,863▲29.7% | $4,117,709▲0.8% | $4,117,960▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $480,524 | $86,270 | $4,083,112 | $4,083,706 | 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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas E Lemons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1478990, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas E Lemons Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas E Lemons Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1478990.
- How much revenue does Thomas E Lemons Foundation report?
- Thomas E Lemons Foundation reported $353,383 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas E Lemons Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas E Lemons Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas E Lemons Foundation (EIN 84-1478990) 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.