Public & Societal Benefit (W99) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

ROD LEMON FOUNDATION

EIN: 46-5491022 · ANNISTON, AL 36207-9453 · United States · FY 2025 Data

4 out of 5 62 / 100 Based on a filing without expense detail

Financial strength (30%) 71/100

Reliability (20%) 50/100

Effectiveness (25%) 42/100

Impact (25%) 80/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

Mission: Founded in 2014, the Rod Lemon Foundation (RLF) was established to help at-risk kids in urban and low-income communities. Our goal is to inspire kids to recognize their potential and realize their dreams, despite their social standings, economic challenges, and community barriers. With this as our foundation, RLF has evolved over the years to extend that same passion for inspiration to encompass other areas of our community which include Grandparents and the Homeliness population. Today, RLF also focuses on providing essential support to veterans, addressing homelessness mental health and wellness challenges, veteran benefits within the veteran community, and offers comprehensive wrap-around services to uplift and empower those in need. We are dedicated to developing and supporting the development of affordable housing solutions, enabling individuals and families to thrive and contribute positively to our community.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$64K

Total Revenue

$58K

Total Expenses

$43K

Net Assets

N/A

Employees

Revenue Sources

Program Expense Ratio N/A

Fundraising Efficiency N/A

Operating Reserve 8.83x

Liability-to-Asset N/A

Revenue Diversification 100.0%

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 1,223 similar organizations (United States, Public & Societal Benefit, under $100K in expenses), FY 2025.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Operating reserve Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better	8.8 mo	14.4 mo	P10P90	Below median
Revenue concentration Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better	100.0%	99.9%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Revenue growth Year over year revenue growth	13.4%	-0.5%	P10P90
Expense growth Year over year expense growth	166.9%	-0.4%	P10P90
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	9.4%	12.7%	P10P90

Impact

3 programs

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
reduce food insecurity	101	$11.33	—	Per Year
Partnership with Local Provider to provide Free Flu/Covid Vaccines to homeless community members	100	$1.00	—	Per Year
Partnership with NACA to provide education related to homebuying within underserved communities	50	$5.00	—	Lifetime

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2025	$64K	$58K	$43K	—	—
2024	$56K	$22K	$37K	—	—

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Organization Details

EIN: 46-5491022
State: AL
City: ANNISTON
ZIP: 36207-9453
Classification: W99
Category: Public & Societal Benefit
Rating: 4★
Coverage: C
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2014
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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