Bickel & Brewer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1997, with $882,291 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$882K
▲ 22.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$886K
Net assets
-$703
Employees
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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 Bickel & Brewer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Bickel & Brewer Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a D 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. Not scored for Bickel & Brewer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Bickel & Brewer Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $2.6M (FY2013) to $882K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
-$703
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
-$703
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $882,291▲22.1% | $885,691▲20.5% | -$703▼126% | -$703▼126% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $722,417▲99.5% | $734,748▲103% | $2,697▼82.1% | $2,697▼82.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $362,108▼9.5% | $361,177▼8.6% | $15,028▲6.6% | $15,028▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $400,030▼33.1% | $395,312▼35.1% | $14,097▲50.3% | $14,097▲50.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $597,952▲52.0% | $609,413▲64.6% | $9,379▼55.0% | $9,379▼55.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $393,270▼58.6% | $370,209▼60.4% | $20,840▲1038% | $20,840▲1038% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $950,072▲1.6% | $934,103▼1.2% | -$2,221▲87.8% | -$2,221▲86.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $935,169▼25.4% | $945,299▼24.2% | -$18,190▼126% | -$16,212▼167% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,254,065▼32.1% | $1,246,912▼35.6% | -$8,060▲47.0% | -$6,082▲54.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,846,223▼29.0% | $1,934,714▼26.2% | -$15,213▼121% | -$13,235▼118% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,601,853 | $2,620,816▼11.7% | $73,281▲73.5% | $75,259▲70.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,967,334▲27.2% | $42,244▲520% | $44,222▲960% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,333,303 | -$10,048 | $4,172 | 990PF |
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Data for Bickel & Brewer Foundation (EIN 75-2625364) 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.