Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wadsworth, Ohio, registered in 1999, with $542,914 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$543K
▲ 154.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$431K
Net assets
$3.3M
Employees
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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 Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation: 92 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $105K (FY2020) to $543K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $542,914▲154% | $430,566▼5.9% | $3,301,361▲3.5% | $3,301,361▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $213,372▼49.9% | $457,321▲7.2% | $3,189,013▼7.1% | $3,190,119▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $425,910▲5.8% | $426,473▲24.3% | $3,432,962 | $3,434,068 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $402,658▲282% | $342,968▼21.9% | $3,433,525▲1.8% | $3,434,631▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $105,468 | $439,419▲47.7% | $3,373,835▼14.5% | $3,374,941▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $297,460▲1.9% | $3,948,206▲3.9% | $3,948,206▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $291,864 | $3,801,594 | $3,801,594 | 990PF |
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Data for Ralph L & Florence A Bernard Foundation (EIN 34-1867382) 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.