Barbara L Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, registered in 2001, with $59,546 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$60K
▼ 33.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$62K
Net assets
$746K
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 Barbara L Thomas 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 Barbara L Thomas Foundation: 145 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Barbara L Thomas 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 Barbara L Thomas Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $41K (FY2013) to $60K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$746K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$746K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,546▼33.0% | $61,794▲644% | $745,713▼0.4% | $745,713▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $88,815▲57.1% | $8,301▼87.8% | $748,823▲30.3% | $748,823▲30.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $56,544▼25.8% | $67,853▲292% | $574,497▼15.2% | $574,497▼15.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $76,211▲16.9% | $17,303▲11.0% | $677,390▼21.2% | $677,390▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $65,183▲1189% | $15,595▼12.6% | $859,496▲22.6% | $859,496▲22.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,057▼99.0% | $17,834▲412% | $700,895▲13.2% | $700,895▲13.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $483,045▲805% | $3,484▼86.0% | $619,187▲418% | $619,187▲418% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $53,393▲27.8% | $24,821▼17.2% | $119,483▲2.1% | $119,483▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $41,793▼62.8% | $29,979▼25.8% | $117,001▲27.0% | $117,001▲27.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $112,458▲105% | $40,400▼19.3% | $92,110▲458% | $92,110▲458% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $54,859▲67.7% | $50,057▲74.0% | $16,521▲41.0% | $16,521▲41.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $32,716▼20.9% | $28,775▼35.3% | $11,719▲50.7% | $11,719▲50.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $41,354 | $44,484▲21.1% | $7,778▼28.7% | $7,778▼28.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $36,726▲4.0% | $10,908▲24.7% | $10,908▲24.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $35,326▲31.0% | $8,748▼10.5% | $8,748▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $26,976 | $9,775 | $9,775 | 990PF |
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Data for Barbara L Thomas Foundation (EIN 52-2336270) 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.