Robert E Browning Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert E Browning Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hays, Kansas, registered in 1988, with $248,928 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4102 Covenant Dr, Hays, KS, 67601 EIN 31-1238149 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$249K
▲ 175.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$145K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Robert E Browning Fund— 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 rating134 mo reserves · +42% 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 Robert E Browning Fund: 134 mo reserves · +42% 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 Robert E Browning Fund— 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 Robert E Browning Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $182K (FY2013) to $249K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
41.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,928▲175% | $144,762▲12.3% | $1,619,993▲6.5% | $1,619,993▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $90,393▼10.5% | $128,887▼0.2% | $1,520,496▼2.3% | $1,520,496▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $100,970▼48.1% | $129,097▲9.3% | $1,556,972▼2.3% | $1,556,972▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $194,395▲163% | $118,116▼1.5% | $1,593,535▲5.0% | $1,593,535▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $73,985▼29.1% | $119,964▲15.3% | $1,517,256▼2.7% | $1,517,256▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $104,412▼79.1% | $104,041▲6.8% | $1,560,053▼4.8% | $1,560,053▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $499,365▲841% | $97,416▲16.4% | $1,638,670▲32.5% | $1,638,670▲32.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $53,059▼17.8% | $83,715▲60.8% | $1,236,721▼2.5% | $1,236,721▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $64,520▼38.1% | $52,066▲51.0% | $1,267,787▲0.9% | $1,267,787▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $104,205▼42.7% | $34,470▲118% | $1,256,081▲5.9% | $1,256,081▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $181,723 | $15,834▼24.1% | $1,186,291▲16.3% | $1,186,291▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $20,868 | $1,020,068 | $1,020,068 | 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 Robert E Browning Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert E Browning Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1238149, based in Hays, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert E Browning Fund's EIN?
- Robert E Browning Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1238149.
- How much revenue does Robert E Browning Fund report?
- Robert E Browning Fund reported $248,928 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert E Browning Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert E Browning Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert E Browning Fund (EIN 31-1238149) 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.