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Richard Lambert Foundation

EIN 46-3655727 · Brighton, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: GRIEF COUNSELING, CRISIS COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BEREAVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE CORPORATION WILL ADDRESS GRIEF AS A PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY PROVIDING SAFE PLACE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION, COPING SKILLS, AND SUPPORT. THE CORPORATION WILL WORK TOGETHER TO HELP NAVIGATE AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PAINFUL JOURNEY OF GRIEF, LOSS AND TRAUMA, ALLOWING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS IN A HEALTHY MANNER TO RE-ENGAGE IN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE BOTH TRADITIONAL (SECULAR) AND FAITH BASED COUNSELING ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ACCORDING TO INCOME FOLLOWING THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.

Income
$165,475
Spending
$177,368
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $134,728 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: GRIEF COUNSELING, CRISIS COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BEREAVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE CORPORATION WILL ADDRESS GRIEF AS A PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY PROVIDING SAFE PLACE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION, COPING SKILLS, AND SUPPORT. THE CORPORATION WILL WORK TOGETHER TO HELP NAVIGATE AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PAINFUL JOURNEY OF GRIEF, LOSS AND TRAUMA, ALLOWING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS IN A HEALTHY MANNER TO RE-ENGAGE IN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE BOTH TRADITIONAL (SECULAR) AND FAITH BASED COUNSELING ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ACCORDING TO INCOME FOLLOWING THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: GRIEF COUNSELING, CRISIS COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BEREAVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE CORPORATION WILL ADDRESS GRIEF AS A PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY PROVIDING SAFE PLACE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION, COPING SKILLS, AND SUPPORT. THE CORPORATION WILL WORK TOGETHER TO HELP NAVIGATE AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PAINFUL JOURNEY OF GRIEF, LOSS AND TRAUMA, ALLOWING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS IN A HEALTHY MANNER TO RE-ENGAGE IN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE BOTH TRADITIONAL (SECULAR) AND FAITH BASED COUNSELING ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ACCORDING TO INCOME FOLLOWING THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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