Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, registered in 1967, with $42,707,848 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317 EIN 51-6020908 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$42.7M
▲ 93.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.9M
Net assets
$201.5M
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.
B
—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 Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art— 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 rating152 mo reserves · +63% 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 Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art: 152 mo reserves · +63% 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 Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
- City
- Chadds Ford
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28.7M (FY2014) to $42.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.2MNet assets $201.5M
Operating margin
62.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$208.7M
Total liabilities
$7.2M
Net assets
$201.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,707,848▲93.7% | $15,888,057▲7.1% | $201,503,455▲10.8% | $208,670,282▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,047,419▲23.0% | $14,838,159▲0.3% | $181,826,802▲11.0% | $188,349,394▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $17,927,743▼30.9% | $14,792,581▼1.7% | $163,772,822▲6.8% | $170,520,762▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $25,949,606▲18.6% | $15,046,809▼13.6% | $153,370,073▼5.9% | $159,611,083▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,886,382▲221% | $17,419,680▲39.5% | $163,069,618▲22.1% | $169,021,035▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,815,716▼36.3% | $12,487,788▼12.6% | $133,501,383▼3.5% | $140,231,419▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,692,790▼2.7% | $14,287,728▼7.5% | $138,409,697▲0.6% | $145,101,949▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,989,668▼37.4% | $15,442,502▼4.0% | $137,558,923▲1.7% | $142,806,552▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,541,906▼0.8% | $16,077,946▼3.5% | $135,269,510▼6.9% | $141,114,373▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,683,465▼38.3% | $16,665,675▲23.7% | $145,353,795▲3.9% | $152,889,350▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,668,070 | $13,477,415▲32.3% | $139,954,079▲23.8% | $146,916,352▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,184,764▼14.0% | $113,063,446▲2.6% | $123,159,680▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,839,840▲28.6% | $110,198,534▼8.4% | $120,932,117▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,204,464 | $120,278,117 | $130,589,614 | 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.
Grants received · $5.0M total
68 grants to Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art totaling $5.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic life | 2024 | $330,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $270,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $32,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Art museums | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,743 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2023 | $413,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Dam removal for shad at hoffman's mill, pa | 2023 | $290,449 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $103,363 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $37,300 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Land and climate catalyst planning | 2023 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $13,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $9,675 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,434 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Water quality improvements | 2022 | $162,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-6020908, based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art's EIN?
- Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-6020908.
- How much revenue does Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art report?
- Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art reported $42,707,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art have?
- CharityIndex grades Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art (EIN 51-6020908) 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.