Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Bethesda, Maryland, registered in 1958, with $93,320 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$93K
▲ 107.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$366K
Net assets
$339K
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 Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund— 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 Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund: 11 mo reserves · -292% margin earns a F 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 Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund— 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 Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $63K (FY2020) to $93K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-292.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$339K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$339K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,320▲108% | $366,046▲7499% | $338,766▼44.4% | $338,766▼44.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $44,939▲278% | $4,817▼97.1% | $609,326▲7.2% | $609,326▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$25,211▼124% | $164,845▲0.2% | $568,257▼25.1% | $568,257▼25.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $103,495▲65.2% | $164,592▲102% | $758,843▼7.9% | $758,843▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $62,649 | $81,679 | $823,801 | $823,801 | 990PF |
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Data for Arnold & Jeanne Bernstein Fund (EIN 13-6095410) 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.