Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eureka, California, registered in 1992, with $516,311 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 1348, Eureka, CA, 95502 EIN 94-3148730 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$516K
▲ 17.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$952K
Net assets
$12.5M
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.
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 Christine & Jalmer Berg 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 rating157 mo reserves · -84% 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 Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation: 157 mo reserves · -84% 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 Christine & Jalmer Berg 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 Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1348, Eureka, CA, 95502
- City
- Eureka
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.0M (FY2015) to $516K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $12.5M
Operating margin
-84.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.5M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$12.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,311▲17.5% | $951,759▲5.9% | $12,474,296▲5.1% | $12,489,581▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $439,586▲2.0% | $898,887▼3.2% | $11,870,476▲7.9% | $11,951,265▲8.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $430,766▼25.4% | $928,282▼3.6% | $11,002,516▼20.8% | $11,006,292▼20.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $577,377▲860% | $963,007▲21.0% | $13,900,301▲4.2% | $13,908,275▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$75,940▼128% | $795,775▼0.2% | $13,344,294▲5.7% | $13,347,451▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$33,289▼102% | $797,699▲22.4% | $12,619,473▲5.5% | $12,623,237▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,544,032▼76.2% | $651,978▲97.0% | $11,965,306▲6.7% | $11,968,902▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,478,765▲648% | $330,923▲196% | $11,218,334▲121% | $11,242,716▲122% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $866,657▼71.2% | $111,891▼54.5% | $5,070,492▲17.5% | $5,070,745▲16.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,008,048 | $246,034 | $4,315,726 | $4,348,394 | 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 Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3148730, based in Eureka, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation's EIN?
- Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3148730.
- How much revenue does Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation report?
- Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation reported $516,311 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation (EIN 94-3148730) 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.