Berger Action Fund Inc
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Berger Action Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2007, with $206,506,181 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Po Box 53241, Washington, DC, 20009 EIN 20-8948868 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$206.5M
▲ 1084.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$58.2M
Net assets
$387.6M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Berger Action Fund Inc: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating80 mo reserves · +72% 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 Berger Action Fund Inc: 80 mo reserves · +72% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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 Berger Action Fund Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Berger Action Fund Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization primary mission is to promote pro-conservation and social welfare policies.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 53241, Washington, DC, 20009
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $173.2M (FY2020) to $206.5M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $119KNet assets $387.6M
Operating margin
71.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$387.8M
Total liabilities
$119K
Net assets
$387.6M
Salaries & benefits
$12K
0% of expenses
Board members
3
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,506,181▲1085% | $58,176,299▼2.5% | $387,634,145▲67.1% | $387,752,942▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $17,431,087▲235% | $59,689,609▼6.9% | $232,006,074▼11.9% | $232,093,752▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$12,915,831▼104% | $64,099,612▼12.1% | $263,275,505▼25.1% | $263,434,289▼25.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $309,671,160▲78.8% | $72,939,133▲30.2% | $351,630,799▲149% | $351,661,665▲149% | 990 |
| 2020 | $173,230,357 | $56,039,519 | $141,048,004 | $141,067,042 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Molly Mcusic — $12,450 (0.02% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Mcusic | President | 1 | $12,450 |
| Andrew Stevenson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Courtney Cuff | Director | 1 | — |
| John Leshy | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Fisher | Treasurer & Secretary | 1 | — |
| Robert Bland | Director | 1 | — |
Grants made · $57.3M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $57.3M in FY2024. All grants made by Berger Action Fund Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | Pro-conservation and social welfare advocacy | $57,275,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Berger Action Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berger Action Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8948868, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Berger Action Fund Inc's EIN?
- Berger Action Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8948868.
- How much revenue does Berger Action Fund Inc report?
- Berger Action Fund Inc reported $206,506,181 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Berger Action Fund Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Berger Action Fund Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Berger Action Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Berger Action Fund Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Berger Action Fund Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Berger Action Fund Inc's latest Form 990 is $12,450, paid to Molly Mcusic (President).
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Data for Berger Action Fund Inc (EIN 20-8948868) 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.