Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $6,543,532 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH, 44144 EIN 34-1584378 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.5M
▲ 195.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.7M
Net assets
$51.8M
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
—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 Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation— 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 rating169 mo reserves · +44% 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 Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation: 169 mo reserves · +44% 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 Eva L and Joseph M Bruening 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 Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH, 44144
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2020) to $6.5M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $51.8M
Operating margin
43.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$51.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,543,532▲195% | $3,670,125▲9.1% | $51,777,130▲5.6% | $51,777,130▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,216,529▲115% | $3,365,045▼4.3% | $49,054,425▼4.2% | $49,054,425▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,029,554▼82.0% | $3,516,744▼11.3% | $51,209,013▼6.5% | $51,209,013▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,718,947▲418% | $3,965,149▲14.0% | $54,769,461▲3.6% | $54,769,461▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,103,673 | $3,478,889 | $52,879,314 | $52,879,314 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1584378, based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation's EIN?
- Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1584378.
- How much revenue does Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation report?
- Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation reported $6,543,532 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundation (EIN 34-1584378) 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.