Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1960, with $1,994,952 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
200 S Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004 EIN 23-6270983 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 451.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$45.0M
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 Philip & Muriel Berman 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 rating342 mo reserves · +21% 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 & Muriel Berman Foundation: 342 mo reserves · +21% 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 Philip & Muriel Berman 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 & Muriel Berman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 200 S Hudson Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.3M (FY2014) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $45.0M
Operating margin
20.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$45.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$45.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,994,952▲451% | $1,579,797▼24.9% | $45,014,351▲10.2% | $45,014,351▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $362,003▼64.5% | $2,103,225▼36.8% | $40,855,081▲6.1% | $41,252,081▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,020,784▼60.5% | $3,328,834▲71.6% | $38,522,625▼19.1% | $38,919,625▼19.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,585,999▼2.6% | $1,940,235▲27.4% | $47,643,996▲8.4% | $48,040,996▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,656,085▲83.0% | $1,523,254▼52.4% | $43,964,309▲13.2% | $44,356,309▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,451,578▼20.7% | $3,199,293▲25.2% | $38,834,228▲7.0% | $39,910,478▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,830,793▲40.2% | $2,556,046▼14.3% | $36,299,322▼8.7% | $37,375,572▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,306,055▼11.5% | $2,980,905▲200% | $39,747,560▼2.7% | $40,015,777▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,475,701▼40.4% | $993,093▼54.3% | $40,848,273▲5.8% | $41,131,191▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,476,914▲6.3% | $2,172,162▲7.5% | $38,623,106▼7.1% | $39,283,127▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,331,059 | $2,020,224▲24.5% | $41,597,153▲11.8% | $42,011,979▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,622,573▲9.9% | $37,208,520▼2.3% | $37,210,345▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,475,904▲64.2% | $38,074,679▲8.1% | $38,079,689▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $898,804 | $35,233,531 | $35,235,189 | 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 & Muriel Berman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6270983, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation's EIN?
- Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6270983.
- How much revenue does Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation report?
- Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation reported $1,994,952 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Philip & Muriel Berman Foundation (EIN 23-6270983) 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.