Greater Lafayette Community Foundation
The mission of the community foundation of greater lafayette is to inspire, nuture, and practice philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership in the communities we serve.
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Mission
The mission of the community foundation of greater lafayette is to inspire, nuture, and practice philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership in the communities we serve.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Greater Lafayette Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Lafayette Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Lafayette, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237147996. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Greater Lafayette Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237147996. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Greater Lafayette Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Greater Lafayette Community Foundation is located in Lafayette, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Lafayette Community Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greater Lafayette Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Lafayette Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greater Lafayette Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Greater Lafayette Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Lafayette Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237147996, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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SpaceVault Self-Storage Relaunches in Lafayette with New Ownership, Advanced Technology, and Community-Focused Upgrades - FinancialContent
‘A Community Remembers and Responds’ – 45 years of Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Committee - Purdue Exponent
TAF celebration highlights impact on Greater Lafayette - Purdue Exponent
BlushTan provides safe tanning option in Greater Lafayette - Purdue Exponent
Hometown Hero: The Hanna Community Center continues to impact greater Lafayette - starcitytv.com
Mary Lou’s Donuts sprinkles love through Greater Lafayette community - Purdue Exponent
For 22 Years, Lafayette Kids Have Shopped With the Mayor - WLFI News 18
Centier Bank emphasizes family, community at new Lafayette location - Purdue Exponent
IU Health to invest $214M in West Lafayette hospital and cancer center - Indianapolis Recorder
IU Health Announces $214 Million Investment for Greater Lafayette Area - WIBC
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Lafayette Community Foundation
- What is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation?
- Greater Lafayette Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lafayette, United States. [...] Continue reading... from Home
- When was Greater Lafayette Community Foundation founded?
- Greater Lafayette Community Foundation was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Greater Lafayette Community Foundation?
- William David Lasater serves as President.
- Where is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lafayette, IN, United States.
- What is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Greater Lafayette Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237147996.
- What is Greater Lafayette Community Foundation's website?
- http://www.inspiringgreater.org