Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, registered in 1977, with $72,993 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3500 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, 18017 EIN 23-2030335 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$73K
▲ 32.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$14K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Helen E Yerk 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 rating2297 mo reserves · +80% 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 Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc: 2297 mo reserves · +80% 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 Helen E Yerk 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 Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3500 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
- City
- Bethlehem
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $161K (FY2013) to $73K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
80.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,993▲32.5% | $14,354▲13.2% | $2,747,441▲9.0% | $2,747,441▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $55,099▲240% | $12,680▲14.6% | $2,521,450▲13.3% | $2,521,450▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,188▼90.8% | $11,062▼13.8% | $2,225,048▲10.3% | $2,225,048▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,256▼56.2% | $12,827▲749% | $2,018,014▼13.5% | $2,018,014▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $402,575▲1923% | $1,510▼86.3% | $2,332,834▲21.3% | $2,332,834▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | -$22,080▼119% | $11,007▼1.0% | $1,922,868▲4.7% | $1,922,868▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $114,593▲121% | $11,123▼81.8% | $1,836,363▲5.7% | $1,836,363▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,849▼75.1% | $61,191▲554% | $1,736,650▲2.8% | $1,786,650▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $208,444▲260% | $9,353▼7.6% | $1,689,956▲9.0% | $1,689,956▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,827▲58.7% | $10,125▲0.3% | $1,550,422▲2.3% | $1,550,422▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,439▼77.3% | $10,098▼84.4% | $1,515,327▲2.1% | $1,515,327▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $160,691 | $64,877▲625% | $1,483,530▲9.6% | $1,483,530▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,944 | $1,353,917 | $1,353,917 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2030335, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2030335.
- How much revenue does Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc report?
- Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc reported $72,993 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen E Yerk Foundation Inc (EIN 23-2030335) 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.