Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1994, with $255,746 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4745 N Wilshire Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211 EIN 39-1768859 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$256K
▲ 132.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$3.5M
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 Joan & Fred Brengel Family 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 rating211 mo reserves · +23% 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 Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc: 211 mo reserves · +23% 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 Joan & Fred Brengel Family 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 Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2013) to $256K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.5M
Operating margin
22.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,746▲132% | $197,940▲1.0% | $3,474,070▲1.7% | $3,474,070▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $110,215▼5.5% | $196,039▲1.6% | $3,416,263▼2.5% | $3,416,263▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $116,650▼39.7% | $193,033▼7.7% | $3,502,080▼2.1% | $3,502,080▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $193,513▲243% | $209,035▲4.2% | $3,578,463▼0.4% | $3,578,463▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $56,375▼97.3% | $200,517▲9.1% | $3,593,700▼3.9% | $3,593,700▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,066,017▲4933% | $183,772▲29.6% | $3,737,830▲101% | $3,737,830▲101% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $41,051▼84.9% | $141,834▲4.2% | $1,855,585▼5.2% | $1,855,585▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $271,745▲832% | $136,059▼4.8% | $1,956,368▲7.5% | $1,956,368▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | -$37,145▼140% | $142,923▼22.5% | $1,820,682▼9.0% | $1,820,682▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $91,839▼31.1% | $184,324▲58.8% | $2,000,751▼4.4% | $2,000,751▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $133,311▲20.3% | $116,066▼22.4% | $2,093,236▲0.8% | $2,093,236▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $110,786 | $149,550▲2.6% | $2,076,181▼1.8% | $2,076,181▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $145,794▲0.1% | $2,114,945▼5.1% | $2,114,945▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $145,699▲9.6% | $2,227,965▼7.5% | $2,227,965▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $132,992 | $2,409,542 | $2,409,542 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1768859, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1768859.
- How much revenue does Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc report?
- Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc reported $255,746 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc (EIN 39-1768859) 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.