Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1962, with $8,161,476 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5301 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 500, Washington, DC, 20015 EIN 52-6047356 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.2M
▼ 56.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.7M
Net assets
$111.3M
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.
D
—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 Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating124 mo reserves · -32% 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 Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation: 124 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D 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 Diane & Norman Bernstein 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 Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5301 Wisconsin Ave Nw Ste 500, Washington, DC, 20015
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.7M (FY2013) to $8.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $125KNet assets $111.3M
Operating margin
-31.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$111.4M
Total liabilities
$125K
Net assets
$111.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,161,476▼56.1% | $10,739,908▲9.2% | $111,299,931▼2.3% | $111,425,091▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $18,590,901▼73.9% | $9,833,903▲53.9% | $113,911,854▲8.1% | $113,973,980▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $71,249,301▲342% | $6,389,188▲22.8% | $105,356,289▲155% | $105,356,289▲134% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $16,118,436▲138% | $5,202,275▲104% | $41,396,525▲35.4% | $45,024,303▲47.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,776,587▲51.0% | $2,554,261▼25.0% | $30,568,117▲9.2% | $30,570,417▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,487,719▼44.9% | $3,405,023▲72.0% | $27,991,807▲11.0% | $28,002,007▲11.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,147,017▲229% | $1,979,392▲25.9% | $25,224,088▲16.1% | $25,234,288▲16.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,478,491▲18.2% | $1,572,538▼7.7% | $21,719,221▲24.5% | $21,728,614▲23.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,096,086▲14.1% | $1,704,387▲10.9% | $17,440,963▼8.9% | $17,565,741▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,836,996▼26.0% | $1,536,368▲3.8% | $19,145,356▼3.6% | $19,192,908▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,483,279▼6.7% | $1,479,551▲5.4% | $19,862,702▲5.5% | $20,878,727▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,661,048 | $1,403,944▲4.0% | $18,824,357▲14.2% | $18,832,740▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,350,200▼6.5% | $16,484,688▲10.2% | $16,484,688▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,443,501▲40.7% | $14,964,848▲6.6% | $14,964,848▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,025,642 | $14,038,575 | $14,058,145 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Ellen Bernstein | Director | 0 | — |
| Elizabeth B Norton | Vice President | 0 | — |
| Joshua Benjamin Bernstein | Chairman | 0 | — |
| Kelly Lynch | Executive Director & Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Marianne Bernstein | Director | 0 | — |
| Nancy Bernstein | Director | 0 | — |
| Susan Amy Bernstein | Director | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6047356, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation's EIN?
- Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6047356.
- How much revenue does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation report?
- Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation reported $8,161,476 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Celia Ellen Bernstein (Director).
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Data for Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation (EIN 52-6047356) 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.