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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1529669

LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, OH 44107

Financials

$548K$249K2023$641K$428K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$640,766$428,380$212,386$3,192,802$50,000$3,142,802
December 31, 2023990$547,787$248,878$298,909$2,930,416$0$2,930,416
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$211,113
of which government grants
$37,990
Program service revenue
$111,104
Investment income
$317,184
Other revenue
$1,365

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$105,105
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,551
Depreciation
$7,026
Program services (functional)
$399,539
Management and general (functional)
$28,841

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,930,416
Total assets, end of year
$3,192,802
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,000
Net assets, end of year
$3,142,802
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,609
Publicly traded securities
$3,000,760
Net assets without donor restrictions
$52,423
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,090,379
Gross receipts
$649,125
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN LEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDSEY GRDINAVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CYNTHIA COSTELLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NORA KATZENBERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL BENTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY HABERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ATHENA LOUGHRINDIRECTORT
Trustee or director
2$0
BETSY SHAUGHNESSYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDY WRIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ZANGHIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN LEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDSEY GRDINAVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CYNTHIA COSTELLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NORA KATZENBERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL BENTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY HABERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTIN HARWELLDIRECTORT
Trustee or director
2$0
BETSY SHAUGHNESSYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ZANGHIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16024 MADISON AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-5616
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAREN LEE, 16024 MADISON AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Signed the 990
CYNTHIA COSTELLO, TREASURER
Phone
(216) 521-1515
Return prepared by
H & J CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INC

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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. 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.
    Expenses $399,539 · grants $105,105 · revenue $111,104

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1529669
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Governmental unit
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,192,802
Income (IRS master file)
$649,125

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$640,766$428,380$3,192,802IRS
990December 2023$547,787$248,878$2,930,416XML
990December 2022$305,398$205,583$2,631,507IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1529669).

Questions about LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION is 31-1529669.
Is LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $640,766, expenses of $428,380 and total assets of $3,192,802 at year end.

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