Irving T Bush Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saddle River, New Jersey, registered in 1964, with $171,769 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$172K
▲ 39.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$70K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Irving T Bush 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 →
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 Irving T Bush Foundation Inc: 265 mo reserves · +59% margin earns a B+ 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 Irving T Bush 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 →
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 Irving T Bush Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $132K (FY2014) to $172K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
59.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,769▲39.6% | $69,610▼37.1% | $1,539,489▲8.2% | $1,539,489▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $123,010▼21.2% | $110,689▲100% | $1,422,979▲0.9% | $1,422,979▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $156,155▲39.7% | $55,324▼61.4% | $1,410,658▲9.7% | $1,410,658▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $111,788▲108% | $143,369▲10.9% | $1,286,227▼2.4% | $1,286,227▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $53,803▼71.5% | $129,256▲101% | $1,317,808▼5.4% | $1,317,808▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $188,466▲842% | $64,336▼65.0% | $1,393,261▲9.8% | $1,393,261▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$25,403▼116% | $183,576▼2.8% | $1,269,131▼14.1% | $1,269,131▼14.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $163,500▼4.8% | $188,937▼13.3% | $1,478,110▼1.7% | $1,478,110▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $171,682▲116% | $217,883▲6.9% | $1,503,547▼3.0% | $1,503,547▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $79,443▼39.9% | $203,799▼4.8% | $1,549,748▼13.2% | $1,549,748▼13.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $132,076 | $214,107 | $1,785,728 | $1,785,728 | 990PF |
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Data for Irving T Bush Foundation Inc (EIN 13-6043483) 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.