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Lingzi Foundation

EIN 46-4756983 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LINGZI FOUNDATION HONORS THE EXAMPLE SET BY LINGZI LU, WHO SPREAD LOVE AND COMPASSION WHILE FEARLESSLY FOLLOWING HER DREAMS, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR COURAGEOUS AND AMBITIOUS STUDENTS LIKE HER; AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT REFLECT HER PASSIONS AND RECOGNIZE THOSE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT TOWARD BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES."

Income
$116,036
Spending
$68,914
Reserves
75.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Highest pay
$5,000, director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 75.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $5,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS WHICH WORKS TO USE SOCCER AS A VEHICLE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE, PROVIDING UNDER-SERVED YOUTH A TOOLKIT TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO GROWTH, INCLUSION, AND PERSONAL SUCCESS. SWB BOSTON IS A SEASONAL PROGRAM SERVING GREATER EAST BOSTON. PROCEEDS PROVIDED ONE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE STUDENT FOR ONE YEAR OF SOCCER.
  2. $5,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO EDESIA NUTRITION INC. WHERE ALL PROCEEDS WENT TOWARDS THE DISTRIBUTION OF NUTRIONAL FOODS IN EFFORTS TO PREVENT CHILD MALNUTRITUON
  3. $5,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO THE WEST PLACE ANIMAL SANCTUARY WHO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS SEEKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ANIMALS.
  4. $15,563 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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