THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION

EIN: 311529669 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

LAKEWOOD, OH

Total Revenue
$547,787
Total Expenses
$248,878
Total Assets
$2,930,416
Net Assets
$2,930,416
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
KAREN LEE
Phone
2165211515
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $548K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $299K, a strong 55% operating margin.

Mission

THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION. THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE LIVES OF LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS BY SERVING AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR SERVICE GROUPS AND CITY DEPARTMENTS. THE TRUSTEES OF THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION ASSIST AND SUPPORT SPECIAL PROJECTS THEY BELIEVE WILL FURTHER THE WELL BEING OF THE LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $221,819 Revenue: $97,003

THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1996 AS A 501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS BY ENABLING THEM TO LIVE MORE PRODUCTIVELY AND WITH DIGNITY...

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THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1996 AS A 501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS BY ENABLING THEM TO LIVE MORE PRODUCTIVELY AND WITH DIGNITY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION WILL ACT AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN LAKEWOOD OR FORMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF LAKEWOOD AS APPROVED BY THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN ADDITION, THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION HAS ASSISTED VARIOUS GROUPS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY SERVING AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THEIR PROJECTS. CURRENTLY WE SERVE: O FRIENDS OF MADISON PARK O KAUFFMAN PARK FRIENDS O LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY BASEBALL ASSOCIATION O LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET O LAKEWOOD OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COMMITTEE O LAKEWOOD START-A-HEART O LAKEWOOD URBAN BIRD FUND O LAKEWOOD VETERANS COMMITTEE O LEASED DOGS IN LAKEWOOD PARK O MY BEST FRIENDS BOWL OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION HAS WORKED VIGOROUSLY TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST ALL OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. CURRENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDE: THE FAMILY ROOM, H2O, FAMILY TO FAMILY PLAY A DAY, LAKEWOOD COMMISSION ON AGING AND THE AGING NUTRITION SITE. THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION IS COMPRISED OF VOTING MEMBERS-AT-LARGE REPRESENTING THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. THE LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY OUR BYLAWS AND INVESTMENT POLICY, COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. A PORTION OF OUR FUNDS ARE INVESTED WITH THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION, FIRST FEDERAL OF LAKEWOOD AND RAYMOND JAMES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $143,437
Program Service Revenue $97,003
Investment Income $307,347
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $547,787

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,553
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $221,819
Other Expenses $236,325
TOTAL EXPENSES $248,878

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $547,787 $305,398 +0.8%
Expenses $248,878 $205,583 +0.2%
Net Income $298,909 $99,815 +2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN LEE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY GRDINA VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA COSTELLO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA KATZENBERGER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BENTLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HABER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN HARWELL DIRECTORT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY SHAUGHNESSY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ZANGHI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $547,787 $248,878 $2,930,416 $298,909
2022 $305,398 $205,583 $2,631,507 $99,815
2021 $232,823 $269,051 $2,983,125 $-36,228
2020 $316,342 $221,397 $2,851,119 $94,945
2019 $2,000,210 $167,309 $2,547,777 $1,832,901
2018 $193,568 $185,416 $595,570 $8,152
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