Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 2003, with $1,567,487 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 7190, Berkeley, CA, 94707 EIN 73-1661679 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 9.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$10.0M
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.
D
—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 Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · -42% 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 Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation: 54 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D 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 Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 7190, Berkeley, CA, 94707
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $400K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.0M
Operating margin
-41.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,567,487▲9.5% | $2,221,628▲3.1% | $9,996,231▼16.5% | $9,996,231▼16.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,431,048▼3.6% | $2,155,471▼22.9% | $11,965,100▲0.7% | $11,965,100▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,484,012▼45.7% | $2,796,904▼3.7% | $11,880,033▼10.1% | $11,880,033▼10.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,731,735▲17.0% | $2,905,414▼12.9% | $13,222,067▼1.4% | $13,222,067▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,333,887▲2.4% | $3,334,823▲2.9% | $13,405,535▼7.0% | $13,405,535▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,279,451▲2.4% | $3,241,669▼0.2% | $14,408,754▼6.2% | $14,408,754▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,225,832▲2.8% | $3,249,630▲11.6% | $15,366,813▼6.2% | $15,366,813▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,166,130▲3.2% | $2,911,999▼12.7% | $16,388,621▼4.3% | $16,388,621▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,098,222▼90.3% | $3,336,502▲2.8% | $17,132,702▼6.7% | $17,132,702▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $21,590,622▲5297% | $3,245,803▲765% | $18,370,023▲72661% | $18,370,023▲72661% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $400,012 | $375,270▼6.7% | $25,247▲4899% | $25,247▲4899% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $400,007 | $402,340▼0.4% | $505▼82.2% | $505▼82.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $403,931▲1.0% | $2,838▼57.4% | $2,838▼57.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $399,962▲0.5% | $6,658▲1.6% | $6,658▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $398,120 | $6,551 | $6,551 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 73-1661679, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1661679.
- How much revenue does Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation report?
- Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation reported $1,567,487 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation (EIN 73-1661679) 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.