Philip & Lena Berger Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Philip & Lena Berger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey, registered in 1987, with $7,604 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
C/o Berger 69 Sage Court, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 EIN 13-6880016 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$7,604
▲ 8.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$34K
Net assets
$67K
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.
F
—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 Philip & Lena Berger Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -343% 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 Philip & Lena Berger Foundation: 24 mo reserves · -343% margin earns a F 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 Philip & Lena Berger 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 Philip & Lena Berger Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o Berger 69 Sage Court, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $30K (FY2013) to $7,604 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $67K
Operating margin
-342.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$67K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,604▲8.7% | $33,667▲107% | $67,316▼27.9% | $67,316▼27.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,996▼42.7% | $16,269▼26.7% | $93,379▼9.0% | $93,379▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $12,200▲108% | $22,197▲11.8% | $102,652▼8.9% | $102,652▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,864▲19.9% | $19,854▲58.7% | $112,649▼11.0% | $112,649▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,889▲11.4% | $12,514▼43.0% | $126,639▼5.7% | $126,639▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,387▼92.8% | $21,942▼8.6% | $134,264▼11.6% | $134,264▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $61,318▼27.3% | $23,996▲75.8% | $151,819▲32.6% | $151,819▲32.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $84,319▲161% | $13,652▲57.8% | $114,497▲161% | $114,497▲161% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $32,260▲401% | $8,651▼24.9% | $43,830▲117% | $43,830▲117% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $6,445▼78.2% | $11,515▲33.4% | $20,221▼20.0% | $20,221▼20.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $29,582 | $8,631▼43.8% | $25,291▲483% | $25,291▲483% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $15,345▼12.5% | $4,340▼70.2% | $4,340▼70.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $17,538 | $14,541 | $14,541 | 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 Philip & Lena Berger Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Philip & Lena Berger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6880016, based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Philip & Lena Berger Foundation's EIN?
- Philip & Lena Berger Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6880016.
- How much revenue does Philip & Lena Berger Foundation report?
- Philip & Lena Berger Foundation reported $7,604 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Philip & Lena Berger Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Philip & Lena Berger Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Philip & Lena Berger Foundation (EIN 13-6880016) 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.