William B Lake Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William B Lake Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1960, with $63,510 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166 EIN 23-6266137 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$64K
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$64K
Net assets
$833K
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 William B Lake 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 rating157 mo reserves · +0% 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 William B Lake Foundation: 157 mo reserves · +0% 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 William B Lake 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 William B Lake 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 505, Saint Louis, MO, 63166
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $99K (FY2020) to $64K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $833K
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$833K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$833K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,510▲37.8% | $63,502▼3.4% | $832,558▲0.6% | $832,558▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $46,099▲67.0% | $65,743▼4.0% | $827,274▼2.3% | $827,274▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $27,600▼68.4% | $68,467▼7.0% | $847,055▼4.6% | $847,055▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $87,414▼11.6% | $73,609▲39.7% | $887,854▲1.6% | $887,854▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $98,934 | $52,686▲15.8% | $873,986▼5.4% | $873,986▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $45,494 | $923,710 | $923,710 | 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 William B Lake Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William B Lake Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6266137, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William B Lake Foundation's EIN?
- William B Lake Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6266137.
- How much revenue does William B Lake Foundation report?
- William B Lake Foundation reported $63,510 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William B Lake Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades William B Lake Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William B Lake Foundation (EIN 23-6266137) 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.