Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, Ohio, registered in 1980, with $173,339 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH, 44144 EIN 34-1298875 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$173K
▲ 103.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$104K
Net assets
$816K
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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation— 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 rating94 mo reserves · +40% 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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation: 94 mo reserves · +40% 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 Mervin B and Berenice R France 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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105K (FY2019) to $173K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $816K
Operating margin
39.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$816K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$816K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,339▲104% | $104,128▲6.3% | $816,125▲9.3% | $816,125▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $85,137▼0.9% | $97,953▼4.3% | $746,911▼1.7% | $746,911▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $85,915▼27.6% | $102,379▲23.5% | $759,729▼2.1% | $759,729▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $118,593▲13.1% | $82,918▼45.9% | $776,259▲5.1% | $776,259▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $104,857 | $153,177 | $738,585 | $738,585 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1298875, based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's EIN?
- Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1298875.
- How much revenue does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation report?
- Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation reported $173,339 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation (EIN 34-1298875) 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.