William R Lewis Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
William R Lewis Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 2007, with $15,644 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1144 Idema Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506 EIN 20-4821581 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▲ 11402.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$367K
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.
F
—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 R Lewis Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating56 mo reserves · -404% 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 R Lewis Charitable Foundation: 56 mo reserves · -404% margin earns a F 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 R Lewis Charitable 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 R Lewis Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1144 Idema Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $112K (FY2013) to $16K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $367K
Operating margin
-404.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$367K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$367K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,644▲11403% | $78,864▲80.6% | $366,767▲43.4% | $366,767▲43.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $136▼95.8% | $43,677▲15.6% | $255,812▼1.6% | $255,812▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,277▼95.1% | $37,777▼53.3% | $260,022▼52.1% | $260,022▼52.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $67,127▼65.8% | $80,903▲81.8% | $542,816▼16.3% | $542,816▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $196,471▲232% | $44,489▼25.6% | $648,802▲57.4% | $648,802▲57.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $59,211▲455% | $59,761▲151% | $412,077▼7.1% | $412,077▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,668▼79.5% | $23,785▼69.0% | $443,476▼2.5% | $443,476▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,083▲268% | $76,650▲7.4% | $454,772 | $454,772 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $14,172▲5.0% | $71,368▲105% | $454,837▼14.0% | $454,837▼14.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,501▼88.0% | $34,803▼49.7% | $528,676▼4.0% | $528,676▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $112,224 | $69,194 | $550,478 | $550,478 | 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 R Lewis Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William R Lewis Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4821581, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William R Lewis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- William R Lewis Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4821581.
- How much revenue does William R Lewis Charitable Foundation report?
- William R Lewis Charitable Foundation reported $15,644 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William R Lewis Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades William R Lewis Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William R Lewis Charitable Foundation (EIN 20-4821581) 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.