Barney & Barney Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Barney & Barney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2009, with $519,739 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 85638, San Diego, CA, 92186 EIN 27-0277068 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$520K
▲ 2.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$490K
Net assets
$2.0M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Barney & Barney Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +6% 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 Barney & Barney Foundation: 49 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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 Barney & Barney Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Barney & Barney Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 85638, San Diego, CA, 92186
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $356K (FY2013) to $520K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $519,739▲2.4% | $490,454▲14.9% | $2,014,959▲14.1% | $2,031,047▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $507,720▲21.6% | $426,694▲18.2% | $1,766,541▼11.4% | $1,857,662▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $417,694▲184% | $361,068▲60.8% | $1,993,974▲13.1% | $2,004,509▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $147,236▼66.1% | $224,500▼44.9% | $1,763,086▲2.0% | $1,774,412▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $434,955▲33.5% | $407,404▲6.8% | $1,728,635▲5.9% | $1,730,890▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $325,910▲9.9% | $381,615▲2.0% | $1,632,953▼3.3% | $1,643,036▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $296,636▼27.1% | $374,162▼8.5% | $1,688,658▼4.4% | $1,694,417▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $407,160▼0.9% | $408,935▲6.3% | $1,766,184▼0.1% | $1,772,294▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $410,719▼66.0% | $384,723▼3.0% | $1,767,959▲1.5% | $1,840,386▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,206,495▲239% | $396,510▲26.4% | $1,741,963▲98.0% | $1,832,438▲107% | 990 |
| 2013 | $356,359 | $313,730▲12.9% | $879,720▲4.7% | $883,148▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $277,796▲11.7% | $840,216▲7.6% | $882,418▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $248,739 | $780,759 | $795,040 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $107K total
8 grants to Barney & Barney Foundation totaling $107K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $7,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | In support of the rock the green event - 2021 | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For support of the annual rtf event | 2019 | $15,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2018 | $20,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2017 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2016 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2016 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Barney & Barney Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Barney & Barney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0277068, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Barney & Barney Foundation's EIN?
- Barney & Barney Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0277068.
- How much revenue does Barney & Barney Foundation report?
- Barney & Barney Foundation reported $519,739 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Barney & Barney Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Barney & Barney Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Barney & Barney Foundation (EIN 27-0277068) 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.