Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Walnut Creek, California, registered in 1963, with $618,729 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2244 Oak Grove Rd Unit 30699, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 EIN 94-6088679 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2023)
$619K
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$916K
Net assets
$3.4M
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 Mervin L Brenner 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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · -48% 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 L Brenner Foundation Inc: 45 mo reserves · -48% 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 Mervin L Brenner 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 Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2244 Oak Grove Rd Unit 30699, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
- City
- Walnut Creek
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2014) to $619K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-48.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $618,729▼7.4% | $915,525▲1.4% | $3,432,769▼7.9% | $3,432,769▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $668,116▼22.6% | $903,299▼1.9% | $3,728,065▼5.9% | $3,728,065▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $863,458▲7.3% | $920,520▲7.6% | $3,963,248▼1.4% | $3,963,248▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $805,028▲40.7% | $855,322▲5.2% | $4,020,310▼1.2% | $4,020,310▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $572,074▼37.8% | $813,312▼0.3% | $4,070,604▼5.6% | $4,070,604▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $920,302▼6.7% | $815,892▲3.1% | $4,312,368▲2.5% | $4,312,368▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $986,291▲45.8% | $791,334▲7.1% | $4,207,958▲4.9% | $4,207,958▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $676,297▼15.0% | $739,154▼13.2% | $4,013,001▼1.5% | $4,013,001▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $795,720▼25.5% | $851,884▼15.1% | $4,075,858▼1.4% | $4,075,858▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,067,832 | $1,003,884 | $4,132,022 | $4,132,022 | 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 L Brenner Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6088679, based in Walnut Creek, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6088679.
- How much revenue does Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc report?
- Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc reported $618,729 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mervin L Brenner Foundation Inc (EIN 94-6088679) 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.