Behring Global Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Danville, California, registered in 2020, with $674,270 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$674K
▼ 99.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31.2M
Net assets
$212.3M
Employees
48
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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. For Behring Global Educational Foundation: 86% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. 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 Behring Global Educational Foundation: 82 mo reserves · -4526% 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. For Behring Global Educational Foundation: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. 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 Behring Global Educational Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The foundation is dedicated to providing leadership, oversight, partnership development, and coordination of worldwide wheelchair deliveries as well as supporting various education, health, food and museum programs around the world. the foundation is leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen, and adult in the world who needs but cannot afford one.
During 2024, the foundation delivered 26,563 wheelchairs to needy individuals worldwide.
The blackhawk museums merged with global educational foundation as of january 1, 2015. the museum is located in danville, california. the museums include an automotive museum, established to ensure that significant automotive treasures would be exhibited for public enjoyment and educational enrichment. there is also a museum housing the spirit of the old west exhibit, which presents both native american and american settlers way of life. other exhibits opened in 2017 were into china, west lives on and art of africa. the preservation of culture and environment are intergal to this exhibit. it includes art, fine craftsmanship, symbolic decorations, an extensive collection of masks, musical instruments and much more.
During 2024, the foundation participated in preparing and setting up world animal exhibitions in china and united states museums to promote education, environmental protection, and ensure harmonious coexistence between human beings and animals.
Revenue grew from $200K (FY2019) to $674K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4526.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$229.0M
Total liabilities
$16.7M
Net assets
$212.3M
Salaries & benefits
$4.4M
14% of expenses
Board members
12
1 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674,270▼99.7% | $31,193,896▲150% | $212,274,025▼3.9% | $228,955,757▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $215,679,176 | $12,477,208▲12088% | $220,995,673▲246696% | $222,375,767▲248237% | 990 |
| 2022 | $0▼100% | $102,377▲17.9% | $89,546▼53.3% | $89,546▼53.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $100,000 | $86,824▼28.4% | $191,923▲7.4% | $191,923▲7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $100,000▼50.0% | $121,253 | $178,747▼10.6% | $178,747▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $200,000 | $0 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 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.
Highest-paid: David E Behring — $356,050 (1.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David E Behring | Treasurer/direc | 32 | $356,050 |
| Stephen P Beinke | Director/presid | 40 | $352,337 |
| Jeffrey Behring | Director | 32 | $268,746 |
| Darren Cox | Director of Market | 40 | $205,778 |
| Janet Silverman | Cfo | 40 | $204,951 |
| Joel Hodge | Program Director | 40 | $185,658 |
| Charlotte Butterfield | Director | 40 | $168,596 |
| Juan Hao | Controller | 40 | $160,250 |
| Tiffany Camacho | Human Resources | 40 | $122,163 |
| Annette Anderson | Director/ Secre | 0 | — |
| David Preiss | Director | 0 | — |
| Doug Daughlin | Director | 0 | — |
| Earl Callison | Director | 0 | — |
| Elliot D Stein | Director | 30 | — |
| Mathew Beinke | Director | 0 | — |
| Yun Han Rhodes | Director | 0 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| United Mechanic Inc | Electric/generators | $459,935 |
| Elliot Stein CPA | Tax Services | $276,738 |
| Life Form Taxidermy | Taxidermy | $228,470 |
| Burr Pilger Mayer | Audit Services | $224,700 |
| Holland and Knight LLP | Legal | $188,228 |
3 grants to Behring Global Educational Foundation totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $28,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $30,710 |
13 grants totaling $17.9M in FY2024. All grants made by Behring Global Educational Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Foundation | Community support | $17,507,200 |
| Shepherds of Wildlife Society | — | $100,000 |
| Global Educational Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| African Childrens School | Education | $47,500 |
| Viet Dreams Foundation | — | $40,227 |
| Community Youth Center | Scholarships to youth | $25,700 |
| Zambeze Delta Conservation | — | $25,000 |
| Shepards Gate | — | $25,000 |
| Various 501c3 Orgs | Educational | $21,899 |
| Nephrotie Syndrome Fdtn | Medical | $15,000 |
| St Isidore School Foundation | — | $10,000 |
| Teton Litercy Center | Education | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Medical | $7,500 |
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Data for Behring Global Educational Foundation (EIN 84-4053692) 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.