Bradford M Freeman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bradford M Freeman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sherman Oaks, California, registered in 1958, with $4,971,407 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
15260 Ventura Blvd Ste 1910, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403 EIN 95-6040946 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.0M
▲ 49.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.6M
Net assets
$41.0M
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.
F
—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 Bradford M Freeman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · -93% 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 Bradford M Freeman Foundation: 51 mo reserves · -93% margin earns a F 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 Bradford M Freeman 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 Bradford M Freeman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15260 Ventura Blvd Ste 1910, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
- City
- Sherman Oaks
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2014) to $5.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $273Net assets $41.0M
Operating margin
-92.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.0M
Total liabilities
$273
Net assets
$41.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,971,407▲49.4% | $9,580,543▲41.9% | $40,987,647▲6.6% | $40,987,920▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,327,967 | $6,749,610▲26.5% | $38,465,075▼20.5% | $38,465,075▼25.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,328,296▼57.5% | $5,333,938▲356% | $48,381,492▼19.6% | $51,740,812▼14.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,822,933▲66.1% | $1,169,262▼68.0% | $60,156,064▲20.9% | $60,330,837▲20.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,711,177▼28.8% | $3,648,416▲64.2% | $49,771,378▲18.7% | $49,946,301▲18.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $6,615,273▼22.7% | $2,221,931▲4.4% | $41,932,994▲14.5% | $42,253,320▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,561,815▲33.4% | $2,129,267▲0.2% | $36,609,044▼15.9% | $36,931,843▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,420,005▲752% | $2,125,501▼14.4% | $43,530,504▲58.4% | $43,853,566▲57.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $753,791▼86.0% | $2,481,628▲25.0% | $27,476,362▲2.0% | $27,798,640▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,366,719▲112% | $1,985,048▲139% | $26,939,323▲1.5% | $26,997,057▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,535,833 | $828,846 | $26,529,617 | $26,887,969 | 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 Bradford M Freeman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bradford M Freeman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6040946, based in Sherman Oaks, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bradford M Freeman Foundation's EIN?
- Bradford M Freeman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6040946.
- How much revenue does Bradford M Freeman Foundation report?
- Bradford M Freeman Foundation reported $4,971,407 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bradford M Freeman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bradford M Freeman Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bradford M Freeman Foundation (EIN 95-6040946) 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.