LSE FOUNDATION

EIN: 364318240 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$2,336,946
Total Expenses
$3,606,579
Total Assets
$6,572,319
Net Assets
$4,963,467
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ALICE SINGER
Phone
6464422895
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

LSE FOUNDATION, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 54% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LSE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO INFORMING NORTH AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS ABOUT LSE ACADEMIC PRIORITIES AND APPLYING FOR GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,950,690

PLEDGES AND DONATIONS FROM SUPPORTERS OF LSE. THESE ARE PASSED VIA LSE FOUNDATION TO LSE. PLEDGES ARE DISCOUNTED EACH YEAR END, AND PLEDGES MADE IN GBP ARE REVALUED TO USD USING THE YEAR END EXCHANGE...

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PLEDGES AND DONATIONS FROM SUPPORTERS OF LSE. THESE ARE PASSED VIA LSE FOUNDATION TO LSE. PLEDGES ARE DISCOUNTED EACH YEAR END, AND PLEDGES MADE IN GBP ARE REVALUED TO USD USING THE YEAR END EXCHANGE RATE. TOTAL PLEDGES AND DONATIONS, NET OF PLEDGE DISCOUNT, CAME TO $1,554,322 IN 24/25. SOME OF THE LARGEST DONORS IN 24/25 WERE THE APHORISM FOUNDATION AND THE LIVELIHOOD IMPACT FUND.

Program 2
Expenses: $481,150

A PORTION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED BY LSE FOUNDATION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AMERICAN FUND FOR LSE. THESE AMOUNTS ARE ALLOCATED AS CONTRIBUTED SERVICES TO THE AMERICAN FUND FOR LSE, INCLUDING...

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A PORTION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED BY LSE FOUNDATION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AMERICAN FUND FOR LSE. THESE AMOUNTS ARE ALLOCATED AS CONTRIBUTED SERVICES TO THE AMERICAN FUND FOR LSE, INCLUDING OPERATING EXPENDITURE SUCH AS RENT AND STAFF COSTS. THE AMERICAN FUND FOR LSEEXISTS TO RAISE SUPPORT AND AWARENESS OF LSE'S MISSION WITH PRIVATE DONORS IN THE US AND PASS PLEDGES AND DONATIONS TO LSE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,122,285
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $214,661
TOTAL REVENUE $2,336,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,318,328
Salaries & Benefits $189,568
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,431,840
Other Expenses $98,683
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,606,579

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,336,946 $1,993,260 +0.2%
Expenses $3,606,579 $3,081,231 +0.2%
Net Income $-1,269,633 $-1,087,971 +0.2%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
5
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
6
$101,896
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$218,776
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MS LOUISE NADAL BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MS SOPHIE HUTCHINSON BOARD MEMBER & SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MS ALICE SINGER BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ANDREW YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR MIKE FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR CHRISTOPHER BLAKE BUSINESS MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$79,616 $22,280 $101,896
MS MALINA SZRETER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - PHILANTHROPY & GLOBAL ENG 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MR CIARAN DENIEFFE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MS JILL SLATTERY DIRECTOR OF PRINCIPAL GIFTS FOR THE AMERICAS 40.00
Key Emp
$198,144 $20,632 $218,776
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
2025 $2,336,946 $3,606,579 $6,572,319 $-1,269,633
2024 $1,993,260 $3,081,231 $6,286,000 $-1,087,971
2023 $1,755,766 $2,512,084 $7,447,477 $-756,318
2022 $975,692 $1,659,507 $8,101,212 $-683,815
2021 $8,327,997 $1,443,038 $8,784,329 $6,884,959
2020 $1,262,220 $1,720,673 $1,903,610 $-458,453
2019 $2,589,868 $1,738,610 $2,392,863 $851,258
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