The Berner-garde Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Berner-garde Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Leesburg, Virginia, registered in 1996, with $243,032 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
42220 Heaters Island Ct, Leesburg, VA, 20176 EIN 38-3246425 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2025)
$243K
▲ 31.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$279K
Net assets
$661K
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 The Berner-garde Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · -15% 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 The Berner-garde Foundation: 28 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 The Berner-garde Foundation— 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 The Berner-garde Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 42220 Heaters Island Ct, Leesburg, VA, 20176
- City
- Leesburg
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $169K (FY2015) to $243K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $661K
Operating margin
-14.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$661K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$661K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,032▲31.0% | $279,202▲510% | $661,040▼8.2% | $661,040▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2024 | $185,552▼2.5% | $45,755▲3.1% | $720,216▲24.1% | $720,216▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $190,353▲36.0% | $44,372▼69.5% | $580,419▲27.4% | $580,419▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,011▼6.3% | $145,316▲62.0% | $455,715▼1.0% | $455,715▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $149,501▲112% | $89,705▲20.1% | $460,340▲14.9% | $461,340▲15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $70,469▼22.3% | $74,686▼3.3% | $400,544▲7.7% | $400,544▲7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $90,690▲4.6% | $77,219▼4.3% | $372,011▲3.8% | $372,011▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $86,681▼38.9% | $80,671▲128% | $358,540▲1.7% | $404,932▲14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $141,952▲80.6% | $35,436▼8.3% | $352,530▲43.3% | $352,530▲43.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $78,581▼53.6% | $38,647▼32.0% | $246,014▲19.4% | $246,014▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $169,434 | $56,802 | $206,080 | $225,390 | 990EZ |
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 · $63K total
8 grants to The Berner-garde Foundation totaling $63K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Animal welfare | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $7,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $9,630 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $11,613 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,650 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $7,381 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Supporting families | 2015 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Berner-garde Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Berner-garde Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3246425, based in Leesburg, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Berner-garde Foundation's EIN?
- The Berner-garde Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3246425.
- How much revenue does The Berner-garde Foundation report?
- The Berner-garde Foundation reported $243,032 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Berner-garde Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Berner-garde Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Berner-garde Foundation (EIN 38-3246425) 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.