Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockville, Maryland, registered in 1945, with $28,852,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
13300 Arctic Ave, Rockville, MD, 20853 EIN 53-0208371 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2024)
$28.9M
▲ 35.3% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22.6M
Net assets
$28.3M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +22% 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy: 15 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 13300 Arctic Ave, Rockville, MD, 20853
- City
- Rockville
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Jewish Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.2M (FY2013) to $28.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.2MNet assets $28.3M
Operating margin
21.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.5M
Total liabilities
$4.2M
Net assets
$28.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,852,148▲35.3% | $22,573,187▲5.6% | $28,312,629▲31.0% | $32,537,545▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $21,327,877▼0.9% | $21,386,003▲2.3% | $21,617,799▲7.1% | $25,903,066▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,529,710▲13.3% | $20,903,969▲12.3% | $20,187,953▲5.3% | $22,663,073▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,003,645▼0.2% | $18,621,259▲10.7% | $19,165,047▼4.2% | $21,053,480▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $19,042,162▲15.2% | $16,815,492▲3.1% | $19,999,905▲20.1% | $21,700,118▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $16,535,282▼5.7% | $16,303,330▼11.8% | $16,653,126▲1.4% | $20,362,380▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,537,771▲1.3% | $18,493,252▲10.3% | $16,429,372▼4.9% | $18,436,896▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $17,314,133▲3.4% | $16,760,375▲1.0% | $17,273,689▲4.0% | $19,347,613▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,739,068▲1.7% | $16,596,511▲2.5% | $16,616,329▲3.9% | $18,643,961▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $16,455,461▲3.2% | $16,188,510▼1.3% | $15,989,159▼0.2% | $17,996,423▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,943,051▲5.1% | $16,397,178▲10.7% | $16,027,178▼3.3% | $18,010,053▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,173,176 | $14,809,736▲3.7% | $16,576,799▲5.9% | $18,556,399▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,276,880▲2.7% | $15,658,895▲18.7% | $17,523,634▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,903,107▼2.1% | $13,189,440▲7.9% | $15,150,314▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,204,908 | $12,218,462 | $14,360,569 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $9.2M total
86 grants to Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy totaling $9.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $49,228 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,046 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $14,650 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $7,200 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jfgw communal support grants | 2023 | $296,477 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $238,518 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jcf grants from dafs and endowments | 2023 | $190,273 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $66,406 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $37,166 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $32,008 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $451,206 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jfgw communal support grants | 2022 | $295,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0208371, based in Rockville, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy's EIN?
- Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0208371.
- How much revenue does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy report?
- Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy reported $28,852,148 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy (EIN 53-0208371) 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.