P T Barnum Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
P T Barnum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, registered in 1990, with $553,499 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
277 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604 EIN 22-2655681 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$553K
▼ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$517K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 P T Barnum 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +7% 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 P T Barnum Foundation Inc: 24 mo reserves · +7% 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 P T Barnum 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 →
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 P T Barnum Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 277 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
- City
- Bridgeport
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $528K (FY2014) to $553K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $173Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$173
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $553,499▼5.5% | $516,793▼6.2% | $1,053,248▲8.4% | $1,053,421▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $585,973▼1.1% | $550,900▲1.0% | $971,799▲14.5% | $979,471▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $592,769▲129% | $545,578▲77.8% | $848,582▲8.5% | $855,192▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $258,377▲7.9% | $306,767▲88.3% | $781,861▼14.3% | $783,565▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $239,527▲61.1% | $162,933▲23.4% | $912,582▲20.6% | $912,684▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,677▼65.3% | $132,062▼68.3% | $756,449▲3.6% | $819,961▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $427,926▼21.0% | $416,669▼7.6% | $730,469▲2.7% | $730,599▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $541,689▼5.8% | $450,825▼19.5% | $711,594▲15.6% | $712,351▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $574,745▲3.7% | $560,275▲6.3% | $615,579▲6.7% | $616,044▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $554,325▲5.0% | $527,196▼8.2% | $577,036▲6.4% | $577,947▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $527,843 | $574,489▲153% | $542,178▲8.8% | $545,406▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $227,354 | $498,516 | $537,344 | 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 · $11K total
2 grants to P T Barnum Foundation Inc totaling $11K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation | Sponsorship | 2014 | $5,900 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Support mission support mission | 2014 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is P T Barnum Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. P T Barnum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2655681, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is P T Barnum Foundation Inc's EIN?
- P T Barnum Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2655681.
- How much revenue does P T Barnum Foundation Inc report?
- P T Barnum Foundation Inc reported $553,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does P T Barnum Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades P T Barnum Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for P T Barnum Foundation Inc (EIN 22-2655681) 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.