Lois & Max Beren Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lois & Max Beren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wichita, Kansas, registered in 1964, with $179,402 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
100 N Main St Ste 700, Wichita, KS, 67202 EIN 48-6107224 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$179K
▲ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$249K
Net assets
$644K
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.
D
—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 Lois & Max Beren Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · -39% 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 Lois & Max Beren Foundation: 31 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D 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 Lois & Max Beren Foundation— 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 Lois & Max Beren Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $202K (FY2013) to $179K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $644K
Operating margin
-39.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$644K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$644K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,402▲12.4% | $249,470▲12.0% | $644,386▼9.8% | $644,386▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $159,617▼22.5% | $222,741▼3.4% | $714,454▼8.1% | $714,454▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $206,064▲39.3% | $230,496▲26.9% | $777,578▼3.0% | $777,578▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $147,906▼3.0% | $181,611▼9.5% | $802,010▼4.0% | $802,010▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $152,481▲12.5% | $200,623▲13.8% | $835,715▼5.4% | $835,715▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $135,510▼7.5% | $176,327▼2.1% | $883,857▼4.4% | $883,857▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $146,494▲7.0% | $180,193▲12.0% | $924,674▼3.5% | $924,674▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $136,858▲22.8% | $160,934 | $958,373▼2.5% | $958,373▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $111,410▲37.5% | $160,986▲6.5% | $982,449▼4.5% | $982,449▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $80,997▼59.1% | $151,177▼0.2% | $1,029,224▼6.4% | $1,029,224▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $198,077▼1.7% | $151,488▲14.5% | $1,099,404▲4.4% | $1,099,404▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $201,578 | $132,335▲0.9% | $1,052,815▲7.0% | $1,052,815▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $131,182▲3.3% | $983,572▼3.5% | $983,572▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $126,998▲19.7% | $1,019,056▼4.8% | $1,019,056▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $106,140 | $1,070,352 | $1,070,352 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lois & Max Beren Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lois & Max Beren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-6107224, based in Wichita, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lois & Max Beren Foundation's EIN?
- Lois & Max Beren Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-6107224.
- How much revenue does Lois & Max Beren Foundation report?
- Lois & Max Beren Foundation reported $179,402 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lois & Max Beren Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lois & Max Beren Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lois & Max Beren Foundation (EIN 48-6107224) 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.