Robert M Beren Academy
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert M Beren Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1969, with $9,628,496 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11333 Cliffwood Dr, Houston, TX, 77035 EIN 74-1652136 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2023)
$9.6M
▲ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$9.4M
Net assets
$9.3M
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 Robert M Beren Academy— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +3% 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 M Beren Academy: 12 mo reserves · +3% 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 Robert M Beren Academy— 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 Robert M Beren Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.6M (FY2013) to $9.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $9.3M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.1M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,628,496▲4.9% | $9,359,659▲13.1% | $9,335,232▲6.0% | $11,085,466▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,174,937▲22.9% | $8,273,197▲14.5% | $8,806,163▲14.8% | $10,476,752▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,467,163▲3.1% | $7,223,441▲10.1% | $7,671,023▲0.5% | $9,355,095▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,244,510▲24.2% | $6,560,387▲0.7% | $7,630,829▲14.1% | $9,260,887▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,833,295▼41.1% | $6,517,176▲2.4% | $6,686,080▼9.5% | $9,036,732▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,911,979▲49.6% | $6,364,778▼8.4% | $7,390,237▲94.1% | $9,228,886▲64.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,626,555▲3.4% | $6,945,966▼4.9% | $3,807,698▼7.0% | $5,622,635▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,409,153▲7.2% | $7,301,814▲17.6% | $4,093,044▼16.4% | $5,946,585▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,977,621▼2.2% | $6,209,261▲0.8% | $4,896,098▼4.9% | $5,334,952▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,114,330▲9.9% | $6,160,941▲7.5% | $5,148,468▲17.5% | $5,616,727▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,563,250 | $5,733,367▲4.1% | $4,380,844▼3.1% | $5,059,617▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,505,328▲0.9% | $4,518,848▼16.7% | $5,118,596▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,457,282▼7.0% | $5,424,599▲15.5% | $6,082,711▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,869,581▲2.0% | $4,696,388▼14.8% | $5,287,591▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $5,755,345 | $5,511,423 | $6,167,322 | 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 · $701K total
31 grants to Robert M Beren Academy totaling $701K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,190 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $46,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $19,815 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,695 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,695 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $154,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $47,659 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,920 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $26,334 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert M Beren Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert M Beren Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1652136, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert M Beren Academy's EIN?
- Robert M Beren Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1652136.
- How much revenue does Robert M Beren Academy report?
- Robert M Beren Academy reported $9,628,496 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert M Beren Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert M Beren Academy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert M Beren Academy (EIN 74-1652136) 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.