Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northampton, Massachusetts, registered in 1949, with $50,690 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
88 Bancroft Rd, Northampton, MA, 01060 EIN 04-6057705 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$51K
▲ 60.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$780K
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.
C+
—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 Edward L Bernays 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating203 mo reserves · +9% 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 Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc: 203 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a B+ 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 Edward L Bernays 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 →
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 Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 88 Bancroft Rd, Northampton, MA, 01060
- City
- Northampton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16K (FY2013) to $51K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $780K
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$780K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$780K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,690▲60.2% | $46,059▲54.1% | $780,388▲6.6% | $780,388▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $31,643▼28.6% | $29,883▲27.7% | $732,036▲12.1% | $732,036▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $44,322▲3.2% | $23,395▼17.6% | $653,311▼18.1% | $653,311▼18.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $42,930▲16.7% | $28,392▼0.9% | $797,714▲11.9% | $797,714▲11.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $36,779▲13.9% | $28,656▲34.7% | $713,145▲9.9% | $713,145▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $32,288▲17.8% | $21,270▲5.9% | $648,855▲21.0% | $648,855▲21.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $27,400▼19.2% | $20,091▲3.2% | $536,275▲39.0% | $536,275▲39.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $33,902▲47.8% | $19,460▲15.0% | $385,809▲3.9% | $385,861▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $22,941▲26.2% | $16,922▼0.5% | $371,367▲1.6% | $372,960▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,185▼3.2% | $17,010▲4.4% | $365,348▲0.3% | $365,398▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $18,784▲14.5% | $16,290▼3.8% | $364,173▲0.7% | $364,223▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,399 | $16,933▲9.3% | $361,679▼0.1% | $361,729▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $15,490▲11.7% | $362,213▲0.4% | $362,213▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $13,865▼9.3% | $360,715▼0.6% | $360,715▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $15,290 | $362,748 | $362,748 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6057705, based in Northampton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6057705.
- How much revenue does Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc report?
- Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc reported $50,690 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward L Bernays Foundation Inc (EIN 04-6057705) 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.