Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1995, with $1,405,190 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 52047, Atlanta, GA, 30355 EIN 63-1139498 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 62.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$29.4M
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 H 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating226 mo reserves · -11% 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 H Lowder Family Foundation: 226 mo reserves · -11% 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 Thomas H 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 →
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 H Lowder Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 52047, Atlanta, GA, 30355
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.5M (FY2014) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $29.4M
Operating margin
-10.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$29.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,405,190▲62.7% | $1,558,638▲12.1% | $29,380,206▲6.2% | $29,380,206▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $863,694▼8.6% | $1,390,515▼7.3% | $27,654,269▲11.9% | $27,664,269▲12.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $944,801▼81.4% | $1,500,506▼0.8% | $24,708,657▼20.2% | $24,708,657▼20.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,087,474▲238% | $1,511,970▲18.1% | $30,976,763▲10.5% | $30,976,763▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,503,148▲21.2% | $1,279,707▲16.4% | $28,045,717▲9.5% | $28,045,936▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,240,045▲27.4% | $1,099,349▲9.9% | $25,606,194▲17.8% | $25,606,194▲17.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $973,413▼8.0% | $1,000,162▲9.8% | $21,742,521▼8.4% | $21,742,581▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,058,571▲55.7% | $911,168▼15.4% | $23,733,526▲11.8% | $23,733,526▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $679,676▼65.9% | $1,077,082▲17.9% | $21,228,924▲1.5% | $21,228,924▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,994,757▲32.0% | $913,853▼44.7% | $20,921,919▼5.5% | $20,921,919▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,511,265 | $1,652,418▲9.5% | $22,149,263▲3.6% | $22,149,263▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,508,695▲58.7% | $21,370,005▲12.3% | $21,370,005▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $950,712 | $19,037,367 | $19,037,367 | 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 H Lowder Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-1139498, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-1139498.
- How much revenue does Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation report?
- Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation reported $1,405,190 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation (EIN 63-1139498) 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.