Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1969, with $410,648 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
111 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 1800, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 EIN 39-6126798 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$411K
▲ 99.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$334K
Net assets
$4.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating154 mo reserves · +19% margin
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 Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation: 154 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $469K (FY2013) to $411K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.3M
Operating margin
18.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,648▲99.5% | $334,467▲4.8% | $4,301,360▲1.7% | $4,301,360▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $205,837▼19.1% | $319,070▲20.0% | $4,228,471▼2.5% | $4,228,471▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $254,519▼53.8% | $265,825▼23.2% | $4,338,664▼0.4% | $4,338,664▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $550,345▲34.6% | $345,930▲14.2% | $4,355,706▲4.7% | $4,355,706▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $408,861▼27.0% | $302,859▼4.9% | $4,158,959▲2.6% | $4,158,959▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $560,023▲28.6% | $318,603▼0.7% | $4,053,770▲6.3% | $4,053,770▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $435,530▲48.1% | $320,740▲19.7% | $3,813,740▲3.1% | $3,813,740▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $294,001▲75.1% | $267,921▼15.6% | $3,698,950▲0.8% | $3,698,950▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $167,888▼54.6% | $317,492▲12.3% | $3,671,285▼3.9% | $3,671,285▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $369,848▼11.8% | $282,758▼9.0% | $3,820,389▲2.3% | $4,033,554▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $419,515▼10.5% | $310,720▲4.6% | $3,733,299▲3.0% | $3,772,123▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $468,739 | $297,002▲3.3% | $3,624,504▲5.0% | $3,624,504▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $287,401▲8.9% | $3,452,767▼1.0% | $3,452,767▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $263,859▼8.9% | $3,487,876▼1.1% | $3,487,876▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $289,705 | $3,527,076 | $3,527,076 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6126798, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation's EIN?
- Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6126798.
- How much revenue does Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation report?
- Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation reported $410,648 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation (EIN 39-6126798) 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.