Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Monroe, Louisiana, registered in 1968, with $1,760,737 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA, 71201 EIN 72-6040895 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 80.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$4.8M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating42 mo reserves · +23% 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 Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation: 42 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A 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 Emy-lou Biedenharn 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 Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $874K (FY2020) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
22.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,760,737▲80.1% | $1,363,511▲15.1% | $4,791,015▲9.0% | $4,847,182▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $977,619▲2.3% | $1,184,595▲6.2% | $4,393,772▼4.5% | $4,421,323▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $955,240▼0.8% | $1,114,917▲9.1% | $4,600,757▼3.4% | $4,609,933▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $963,364▲10.2% | $1,021,968▲2.0% | $4,760,434▼1.2% | $4,769,278▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $874,359 | $1,001,953 | $4,819,046 | $4,837,578 | 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.
Grants received · $30K total
2 grants to Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation totaling $30K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2020 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-6040895, based in Monroe, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation's EIN?
- Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-6040895.
- How much revenue does Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation report?
- Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation reported $1,760,737 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Emy-lou Biedenharn Foundation (EIN 72-6040895) 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.