L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berlin, Maryland, registered in 1972, with $27,188 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
C/o Jason Parker, Berlin, MD, 21811 EIN 23-7187899 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$27K
▲ 30.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$553K
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.
F
—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 L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell 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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating155 mo reserves · -58% 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 L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc: 155 mo reserves · -58% margin earns a F 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 L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell 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 L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $69K (FY2013) to $27K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $154Net assets $553K
Operating margin
-58.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$554K
Total liabilities
$154
Net assets
$553K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,188▲30.2% | $42,946▼4.6% | $553,497▼2.8% | $553,651▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $20,886▲253% | $44,997▼4.0% | $569,255▼4.1% | $569,341▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$13,659▼128% | $46,874▲6.3% | $593,366▼9.3% | $593,585▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $48,640▼65.3% | $44,077▼2.2% | $653,899▲0.7% | $654,218▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $140,086▲393% | $45,072▲4.7% | $649,336▲17.1% | $649,548▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $28,402▼29.9% | $43,035 | $554,322▼2.6% | $554,466▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $40,506▲9.7% | $43,042▲6.9% | $568,955▼0.4% | $569,223▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $36,930▼41.0% | $40,273▼1.1% | $571,491▼0.6% | $571,728▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $62,602▲130% | $40,719▼4.7% | $574,834▲4.0% | $574,939▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $27,276▼31.7% | $42,747▲38.2% | $552,951▼2.7% | $553,120▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $39,913▼42.2% | $30,929▼2.6% | $568,422▲1.6% | $568,506▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $69,100 | $31,750▼4.2% | $559,438▲7.2% | $559,438▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $33,143▲0.3% | $522,088▲5.7% | $522,088▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $33,048▲3.0% | $493,898▲2.5% | $493,898▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $32,077 | $481,949 | $481,949 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7187899, based in Berlin, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc's EIN?
- L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7187899.
- How much revenue does L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc report?
- L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc reported $27,188 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L Franklin and Gertrude H Purnell Foundation Inc (EIN 23-7187899) 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.