W L Lyons Brown Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered in 1963, with $4,307,348 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
325 W Main St Ste 1110, Louisville, KY, 40202 EIN 61-0598511 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.3M
▼ 11.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$292K
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 W L Lyons Brown 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 rating1 mo reserves · +2% 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 W L Lyons Brown Foundation: 1 mo reserves · +2% 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 W L Lyons Brown 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 W L Lyons Brown Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 325 W Main St Ste 1110, Louisville, KY, 40202
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.3M (FY2020) to $4.3M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $292K
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$292K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$292K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,307,348▼11.1% | $4,203,207▼13.4% | $291,534▲55.6% | $291,534▲55.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,846,378▲50.0% | $4,856,109▼5.4% | $187,393▼4.9% | $187,393▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,230,676▼52.8% | $5,135,819▲2.8% | $197,124▼90.6% | $197,124▼90.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $6,843,923▲58.6% | $4,995,898▲14.7% | $2,102,267▲727% | $2,102,267▲727% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,314,198 | $4,357,087 | $254,242 | $254,242 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is W L Lyons Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0598511, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W L Lyons Brown Foundation's EIN?
- W L Lyons Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0598511.
- How much revenue does W L Lyons Brown Foundation report?
- W L Lyons Brown Foundation reported $4,307,348 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W L Lyons Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W L Lyons Brown Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W L Lyons Brown Foundation (EIN 61-0598511) 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.