Charles A Buerger Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Owings Mills, Maryland, registered in 1997, with $9,391 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,391
▼ 38.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22K
Net assets
$266K
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 Charles A Buerger 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 Charles A Buerger Foundation Inc: 145 mo reserves · -134% margin earns a F 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 Charles A Buerger 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 Charles A Buerger Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4,633 (FY2013) to $9,391 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-134.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$266K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$266K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,391▼38.2% | $22,016▲36.4% | $265,571▲11.9% | $265,571▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,189▲633% | $16,140▼24.1% | $237,287▲12.7% | $237,287▲12.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,073▼81.7% | $21,270▲96.9% | $210,478▼26.5% | $210,478▼26.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $11,324▼40.3% | $10,800 | $286,317▲20.4% | $286,317▲20.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $18,973▲95.7% | $0▼100% | $237,784▲14.5% | $237,784▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,696▲15.6% | $20,975▲15.2% | $207,676▲11.3% | $207,676▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,386▼44.4% | $18,200▲2.1% | $186,536▼14.0% | $186,536▼14.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $15,088▲403% | $17,833▼17.2% | $217,010▲7.1% | $217,010▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$4,987▼128% | $21,526▲113% | $202,611▼4.9% | $202,611▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,125▲27.6% | $10,125▼49.0% | $212,971▼2.4% | $212,971▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $14,210▲207% | $19,865▲29.6% | $218,202▼1.8% | $218,202▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,633 | $15,329▲654% | $222,218▲8.3% | $222,218▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,034 | $205,132 | $205,132 | 990PF |
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Data for Charles A Buerger Foundation Inc (EIN 52-2037182) 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.