Robert M Beren Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert M Beren Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wichita, Kansas, registered in 1986, with $29,934,708 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2020 N Bramblewood St, Wichita, KS, 67206 EIN 48-0990309 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$29.9M
▲ 166.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32.7M
Net assets
$551.2M
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 M Beren Foundation Inc— 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 rating203 mo reserves · -9% 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 Foundation Inc: 203 mo reserves · -9% 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 M Beren Foundation Inc— 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 M Beren Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.8M (FY2019) to $29.9M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $551.2M
Operating margin
-9.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$551.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$551.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,934,708▲167% | $32,656,929▲1352% | $551,228,394▼0.5% | $551,228,394▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $11,223,312▼97.7% | $2,249,409▼94.4% | $553,950,615▲1.6% | $553,458,132▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $487,312,365▲1956% | $40,145,832▲115% | $544,976,715▲457% | $544,484,232▲459% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $23,703,715▼94.2% | $18,633,735▼94.9% | $97,810,182▲5.5% | $97,317,699▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $406,520,572▲2847% | $364,870,142▲3621% | $92,740,202▲81.5% | $92,271,781▲82.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $13,792,730 | $9,805,461 | $51,089,772 | $50,597,269 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Adam E Beren — $250,000 (0.77% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam E Beren | Treasurer | 1 | $250,000 |
| Amy A Beren Bressman | Exec Vice President | 1 | $250,000 |
| Julie Beren Platt | Secretary | 1 | $250,000 |
| Nancy T Beren | President | 1 | $250,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert M Beren Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert M Beren Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0990309, based in Wichita, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert M Beren Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Robert M Beren Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0990309.
- How much revenue does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc report?
- Robert M Beren Foundation Inc reported $29,934,708 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert M Beren Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Robert M Beren Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $250,000, paid to Adam E Beren (Treasurer).
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Data for Robert M Beren Foundation Inc (EIN 48-0990309) 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.