William M Lane Foundation
Growing revenue
William M Lane Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethesda, Maryland, registered in 1997, with $69,367 in FY2025 revenue.
7501 Wisconsin Ave Ste 750w, Bethesda, MD, 20814 EIN 52-2056835 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2025)
$69K
▲ 433.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$0
Net assets
$222K
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.
D
—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 M Lane Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
—Financial health25% of the ratingNo headline financials
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. Not scored for William M Lane Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 M Lane 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 M Lane Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7501 Wisconsin Ave Ste 750w, Bethesda, MD, 20814
- City
- Bethesda
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1,949 (FY2013) to $69K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $222K
Operating margin
100.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$222K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$222K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,367▲433% | $0 | $222,391▲63.1% | $222,391▲63.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,006▼33.0% | $0▼100% | $136,345▲10.5% | $136,345▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,412▼8.6% | $12,729▲1.8% | $123,339▲5.7% | $123,339▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,244▲299% | $12,500▲4.0% | $116,656▼0.2% | $116,656▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,329▲27.0% | $12,015▼22.0% | $116,856▼5.4% | $116,856▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,196▼73.1% | $15,395▼24.8% | $123,542▼8.3% | $123,542▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $15,587▼16.3% | $20,485▼2.6% | $134,741▼3.5% | $134,741▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,616▲114% | $21,024▲48.8% | $139,639▼1.7% | $139,639▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,712▲347% | $14,130▼60.3% | $142,047▲4.3% | $142,047▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,949 | $35,620▲31.1% | $136,179▼19.8% | $136,179▼19.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $27,171▲35.3% | $169,850▼12.7% | $169,850▼12.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,075▲42.6% | $194,510▼1.5% | $194,510▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $14,075 | $197,404 | $197,404 | 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 William M Lane Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William M Lane Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2056835, based in Bethesda, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William M Lane Foundation's EIN?
- William M Lane Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2056835.
- How much revenue does William M Lane Foundation report?
- William M Lane Foundation reported $69,367 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
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Data for William M Lane Foundation (EIN 52-2056835) 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.