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Lf Charities Inc

To provide support of the linux foundation.

Science & Technology Wilmington, DE EIN 841730246 · IRS
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Lf Charities Inc

To provide support to linux foundation operations.

Founded
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
U02
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

To provide support of the linux foundation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U02
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 11%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($6.2 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (11%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lf Charities Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wilmington, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 841730246. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lf Charities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Lf Charities Inc is located in Wilmington, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lf Charities Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 11% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lf Charities Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lf Charities Inc. 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.

Lf Charities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 11%. Visit the Lf Charities Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Lf Charities Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 11%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Lf Charities Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lf Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841730246, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stephanie Wigle
CFO

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

JA
James Z•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JI
Jim Z•••••
OFFICER
ST
Stephanie W••••
CFO
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
FY2021
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Form filed
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lf Charities Inc This page 73 $2.6 million 100%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lf Charities Inc

What is Lf Charities Inc?
Lf Charities Inc is a science & technology 509(a)(3) type i based in Wilmington, United States. To provide support to linux foundation operations.
When was Lf Charities Inc founded?
Lf Charities Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Lf Charities Inc?
Stephanie Wigle serves as CFO.
Where is Lf Charities Inc located?
Headquartered in Wilmington, United States.
What is Lf Charities Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lf Charities Inc trustworthy?
Lf Charities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Lf Charities Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841730246.