Berneice U Lynn Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Berneice U Lynn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carlsbad, California, registered in 1994, with $1,335,786 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4075 Harrison St Apt 2, Carlsbad, CA, 92008 EIN 33-0555611 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.3M
▲ 687.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$257K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
C+
—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 Berneice U Lynn Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating72 mo reserves · +81% 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 Berneice U Lynn Foundation: 72 mo reserves · +81% margin earns a B+ 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 Berneice U Lynn 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 Berneice U Lynn Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4075 Harrison St Apt 2, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $101K (FY2014) to $1.3M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $3,982Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
80.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$3,982
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,335,786▲688% | $256,954▲20.9% | $1,531,272▲238% | $1,535,254▲21.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $169,535▲71.4% | $212,584▲14.9% | $452,440▼21.4% | $1,259,691▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $98,906▼18.6% | $185,064▲49.0% | $575,352▼6.2% | $1,158,314▲82.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $121,469▲39.8% | $124,241▼10.5% | $613,547▼0.4% | $633,282▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $86,882▼20.6% | $138,820▼0.7% | $616,319▼7.8% | $625,287▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $109,435▼29.3% | $139,767▼8.3% | $668,257▼4.3% | $677,536▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $154,803▲8.5% | $152,441▲1.4% | $698,589▲0.3% | $705,353▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $142,683▼9.5% | $150,397▼18.6% | $696,227▼1.1% | $703,015▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $157,661▲3.5% | $184,835▲19.4% | $703,941▼3.7% | $710,780▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $152,400▲23.6% | $154,809▲11.7% | $731,115▼0.3% | $735,872▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $123,292▲21.6% | $138,572▼44.2% | $733,524▼2.0% | $738,434▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $101,381 | $248,237 | $748,804 | $756,214 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Berneice U Lynn Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berneice U Lynn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0555611, based in Carlsbad, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Berneice U Lynn Foundation's EIN?
- Berneice U Lynn Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0555611.
- How much revenue does Berneice U Lynn Foundation report?
- Berneice U Lynn Foundation reported $1,335,786 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Berneice U Lynn Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Berneice U Lynn Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Berneice U Lynn Foundation (EIN 33-0555611) 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.