Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Diablo, California, registered in 1992, with $43,786 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$44K
▲ 62.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$623K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation: 134 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $33K (FY2014) to $44K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-27.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$623K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$623K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,786▲62.5% | $55,669▲19.3% | $623,193▼1.9% | $623,193▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $26,938▼46.0% | $46,681▼8.9% | $635,074▼3.0% | $635,075▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $49,877▼32.4% | $51,225▲21.4% | $654,817▼0.2% | $654,817▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $73,797▲1194% | $42,210▲4.1% | $656,165▲5.1% | $656,166▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,704▼82.8% | $40,540▼2.4% | $624,578▼5.3% | $624,578▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $33,257▲793% | $41,526▼6.2% | $659,414▼1.2% | $659,414▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$4,797▼110% | $44,273▼9.7% | $667,683▼6.8% | $667,683▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $48,402▲1726% | $49,048▼14.1% | $716,753▼0.1% | $716,753▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,651▼97.2% | $57,130▲18.2% | $717,399▼7.1% | $717,399▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $94,788▲191% | $48,333▼16.3% | $771,878▲6.4% | $771,878▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $32,617 | $57,768 | $725,423 | $725,423 | 990PF |
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Data for Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation (EIN 68-0261458) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.