Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Culpeper, Virginia, registered in 2005, with $0 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 459, Culpeper, VA, 22701 EIN 55-6152536 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2025)
$0
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$9,466
Net assets
$100K
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 Otis & Mescal Burke 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 rating127 mo reserves
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 Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation: 127 mo reserves 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 Otis & Mescal Burke 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 Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 459, Culpeper, VA, 22701
- City
- Culpeper
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $25K (FY2014) to $0 (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $100K
Total assets
$100K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $9,466▲57.8% | $100,029▼8.6% | $100,029▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $0 | $6,000 | $109,495▼5.2% | $109,495▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $0 | $6,000 | $115,495▼4.9% | $115,495▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $121,495 | $121,495 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $450 | $450▼83.2% | $121,496 | $121,496 | 990PF |
| 2020 | $0 | $2,675▼59.3% | $121,496▼2.2% | $121,496▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $0 | $6,575▼31.9% | $124,171▼5.0% | $124,171▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $0▼100% | $9,658▲9.6% | $130,746▼6.9% | $130,746▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $62▼20.5% | $8,814▼0.2% | $140,404▼5.9% | $140,404▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $78▼25.0% | $8,832▲0.9% | $149,156▼5.5% | $149,156▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $104▼99.6% | $8,753▲12.9% | $157,910▼5.2% | $157,910▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,174 | $7,750▼18.0% | $166,559▼4.2% | $166,559▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $9,451 | $173,773 | $173,773 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-6152536, based in Culpeper, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation's EIN?
- Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-6152536.
- How much revenue does Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation report?
- Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation reported $0 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Otis & Mescal Burke Foundation (EIN 55-6152536) 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.