Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carefree, Arizona, registered in 1995, with $145,107 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$145K
▲ 9.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$286K
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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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 Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation: 110 mo reserves · -97% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from -$85K (FY2017) to $145K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-96.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$2.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,107▲9.6% | $285,685▲135% | $2,612,927▼5.6% | $2,625,013▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $132,404▼14.4% | $121,650▲59.3% | $2,767,699▼0.1% | $2,767,699▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $154,743▲250% | $76,350▼64.6% | $2,770,170▲2.8% | $2,771,060▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $44,173▼62.4% | $215,606▲4.8% | $2,695,417▼6.1% | $2,696,307▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $117,596▲30.7% | $205,689▼29.5% | $2,871,795▼11.7% | $2,872,685▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $89,966▲206% | $291,703▲59.1% | $3,250,571▼5.8% | $3,251,461▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | -$85,242 | $183,298 | $3,452,308 | $3,453,198 | 990PF |
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Data for Howard R and Joy M Berlin Foundation (EIN 22-3330579) 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.