Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2014, with $527,852 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$528K
▲ 558.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$419K
Net assets
$8.7M
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 Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning— 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 Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning: 249 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a B+ 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 Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning— 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 Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $536K (FY2013) to $528K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$4,022
Net assets
$8.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $527,852▲558% | $419,269▼10.9% | $8,703,387▲1.3% | $8,707,409▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $80,182▼14.6% | $470,788▼10.3% | $8,594,804▼4.3% | $8,599,103▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $93,911▼77.0% | $525,106▲37.6% | $8,985,410▼4.6% | $8,989,245▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $408,809▲50.0% | $381,527▼11.5% | $9,416,605▲0.3% | $9,420,892▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $272,522▲80.9% | $430,906▼20.4% | $9,389,323▼1.7% | $9,393,535▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $150,636▼68.8% | $541,172▲21.1% | $9,547,707▼3.9% | $9,551,880▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $482,796▲62.5% | $447,000▼8.8% | $9,938,243▲0.4% | $9,943,108▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $297,061▼11.9% | $489,917▼8.1% | $9,902,447▼1.9% | $9,908,519▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $337,221▲52.7% | $533,269▼12.7% | $10,095,303▼1.9% | $10,095,303▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $220,770▼58.6% | $610,551▲183% | $10,291,351▼3.6% | $10,291,351▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $533,401▼0.4% | $215,921▼23.0% | $10,681,132▲3.1% | $10,681,132▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $535,788 | $280,481 | $10,363,652 | $10,379,978 | 990PF |
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Data for Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning (EIN 45-2457323) 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.