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Lean Global Network Inc

EIN 26-1222440 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE THE DISSEMINATION, TEACHING, AND PROMOTION OF LEAN PRINCIPLES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEAN LEADERS VIA A NETWORK OF INSTITUTES, KNOWN AS AFFILIATES, WHO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE LEAN THINKING.

Income
$385,398
Spending
$288,157
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
37 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
21

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $109,652 spent. PLANET LEAN:PROMOTING, INSPIRING, AND EDUCATING COMPANIES ABOUT LEAN THINKING AND PRACTICE. BY DISTRIBUTING FREE CONTENT, THE PLATFORM AIMS TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN PRINCIPLES ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO ENABLE BUSINESSES TO BECOME MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE, ULTIMATELY LEADING TO INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY, REDUCED WASTE, AND IMPROVED COMPETITIVENESS.
  2. $89,095 spent. LEAN GLOBAL NETWORK'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEETINGS:LGN ORGANIZES ANNUALLY CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS FOR DIFFERENT GROUPS OF LGN MEMBERS TO MEET LIVE AND SUPPORT AND ENABLE CO-WORKING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPING. TO CREATE VALUE TO THE MISSION OF LGN: ADVANCING LEAN THINKING AND PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO MAKE THINGS BETTER.
  3. $32,386 spent. LEAN GLOBAL CONNECTION (LGC) ANNUAL EVENT:HOSTED A 24-HOUR FREE VIRTUAL EVENT THAT FEATURED PRESENTATIONS AND CASE STUDIES FROM COMPANIES THAT ARE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTING LEAN PRACTICES. THIS EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND IT PROVIDED THEM WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION ON HOW TO APPLY LEAN PRINCIPLES IN THEIR OWN ORGANIZATIONS. LGN'S INVESTMENT IN THIS EVENT HELPED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN THINKING ACROSS INDUSTRIES AND GEOGRAPHIES, AND IT DEMONSTRATES THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING VALUABLE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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