Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Encino, California, registered in 2011, with $1,930,822 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4728 Louise Ave, Encino, CA, 91316 EIN 45-2381157 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▲ 175.6% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.3M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +33% 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 Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation: 12 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A 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 Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation— 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 Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4728 Louise Ave, Encino, CA, 91316
- City
- Encino
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $816K (FY2014) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
32.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,930,822▲176% | $1,302,391▲86.4% | $1,345,468▲87.6% | $1,345,468▲87.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $700,491▲16.2% | $698,875▼3.3% | $717,037▲0.2% | $717,037▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $602,756▼9.6% | $722,487▲27.6% | $715,421▼14.3% | $715,421▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $666,878▼46.4% | $566,332▼53.5% | $835,151▲13.7% | $835,151▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,244,132▲31.6% | $1,218,479▲22.6% | $734,605▲3.6% | $734,605▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $945,341▲103% | $993,596▲62.3% | $708,952▼6.4% | $708,952▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $465,650▲39.1% | $612,025▲14.6% | $757,207▼16.2% | $757,207▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $334,692▼60.7% | $533,880▼14.0% | $903,582▼18.1% | $903,582▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $852,542▲4.5% | $620,876▼28.7% | $1,102,770▲26.6% | $1,102,770▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $815,862 | $870,601 | $871,104 | $871,346 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,057 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,827 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-2381157, based in Encino, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation's EIN?
- Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-2381157.
- How much revenue does Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation report?
- Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation reported $1,930,822 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Foundation (EIN 45-2381157) 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.