Herb-it-forward-foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Herb-it-forward-foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, registered in 2017, with $317,524 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1149 W Lancaster Avenue Suite U-3, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010 EIN 81-3846469 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2023)
$318K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$290K
Net assets
$278K
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 Herb-it-forward-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 rating12 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 Herb-it-forward-foundation: 12 mo reserves · +9% 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 Herb-it-forward-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 Herb-it-forward-foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1149 W Lancaster Avenue Suite U-3, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010
- City
- Bryn Mawr
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2016) to $318K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $278K
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$331K
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$278K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $317,524▲13.0% | $289,783▼11.8% | $277,985▲13.5% | $330,556▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $281,016▼6.8% | $328,590▲19.0% | $244,895▼15.6% | $295,245▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $301,626▲28.6% | $276,128▲12.2% | $290,212▲7.2% | $338,866▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $234,583▼23.4% | $246,042▲78.5% | $270,648▼3.0% | $317,648▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $306,420▲32.5% | $137,832▼46.7% | $278,927▲153% | $323,927▲117% | 990 |
| 2018 | $231,234▲3.3% | $258,385▲115% | $110,199▼19.8% | $149,191▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $223,941▲515% | $120,450▲4640% | $137,350▲306% | $137,350▲306% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,400 | $2,541 | $33,859 | $33,859 | 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.
Grants received · $362K total
5 grants to Herb-it-forward-foundation totaling $362K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $150,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Herb-it-forward-foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Herb-it-forward-foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3846469, based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Herb-it-forward-foundation's EIN?
- Herb-it-forward-foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3846469.
- How much revenue does Herb-it-forward-foundation report?
- Herb-it-forward-foundation reported $317,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Herb-it-forward-foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Herb-it-forward-foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Herb-it-forward-foundation (EIN 81-3846469) 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.