THE LUSTER FOUNDATION

EIN: 363679513 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$6,959
Total Expenses
$9,304
Total Assets
$20,705
Net Assets
$20,705
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JORY LUSTER
Phone
7735791800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE LUSTER FOUNDATION, founded in 1990, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $65K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $114K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 75% operating deficit.

Mission

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,950
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,959

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $500
Other Expenses $8,804
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,959 $48,315 -0.9%
Expenses $9,304 $91,238 -0.9%
Net Income $-2,345 $-42,923 -0.9%
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
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JORY LUSTER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDDIE LUSTER II TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SONJA LUSTER-MUNIS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer 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 $6,959 $9,304 $20,705 $-2,345
2023 $48,315 $91,238 $23,050 $-42,923
2022 $51,897 $47,315 $65,973 $4,582
2021 $60,687 $66,552 $61,526 $-5,865
2020 $3,643 $39,750 $74,306 $-36,107
2019 $71,813 $102,178 $103,363 $-30,365
2018 $65,149 $114,322 $133,728 $-49,173
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