Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paramus, New Jersey, registered in 2024, with $876,947 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$877K
▼ 3.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$865K
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 Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc— 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 Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc: 10 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ 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 Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc— 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 Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2013) to $877K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-19.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$961K
Total liabilities
$96K
Net assets
$865K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $876,947▼3.4% | $1,043,170▲10.4% | $865,140▼16.1% | $960,665▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $908,280▲2.4% | $944,669▲18.6% | $1,031,363▼3.4% | $1,238,387▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $887,392▲22.5% | $796,695▲7.1% | $1,067,752▲9.3% | $1,146,029▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $724,251▲22.8% | $743,831▼6.4% | $977,055▼2.0% | $1,090,071▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $589,682▼47.1% | $795,008▼31.6% | $996,635▼27.7% | $1,114,052▼23.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,115,762▲2.6% | $1,162,911▼4.2% | $1,378,485▼3.3% | $1,462,098▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,087,655▼5.0% | $1,213,618▲4.9% | $1,425,782▼8.1% | $1,544,235▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,144,405▲0.4% | $1,156,812▲3.9% | $1,551,745▼0.8% | $1,658,036▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,140,214▲6.1% | $1,113,849▲5.4% | $1,564,152▲1.7% | $1,650,446▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,075,002▼3.2% | $1,056,752▲3.9% | $1,537,787▲1.2% | $1,656,741▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,110,425 | $1,017,287▲3.2% | $1,519,537▲4.4% | $1,630,573▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $985,779▲1.9% | $1,454,994▲1.5% | $1,652,081▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $967,372▼10.5% | $1,432,984▲1.5% | $1,584,154▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $1,080,593 | $1,411,362 | $1,526,453 | 990PF |
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Data for Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc (EIN 22-3180605) 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.