Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1983, with $280,429 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
40 Pearl St Nw Ste 333, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 EIN 38-2452645 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$280K
▼ 57.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$404K
Net assets
$6.3M
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.
D
—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 W and Lynn H Browne Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating186 mo reserves · -44% 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 W and Lynn H Browne Foundation: 186 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 W and Lynn H Browne 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 Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 40 Pearl St Nw Ste 333, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $253K (FY2020) to $280K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.3M
Operating margin
-43.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,429▼57.8% | $403,604▼60.1% | $6,270,427▼1.9% | $6,270,427▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $664,447▼88.0% | $1,012,628▲4299% | $6,393,602▼5.2% | $6,393,602▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,523,483▲483% | $23,021▼95.4% | $6,741,783▲443% | $6,741,783▲443% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $948,145▲275% | $504,359▼18.8% | $1,241,321▲20.9% | $1,241,321▲20.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $252,987 | $621,378 | $1,027,126 | $1,027,126 | 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 W and Lynn H Browne Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2452645, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation's EIN?
- Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2452645.
- How much revenue does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation report?
- Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation reported $280,429 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation (EIN 38-2452645) 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.