The Donald L Bren Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Donald L Bren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newport Beach, California, registered in 1987, with $55,943,667 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 3090, Newport Beach, CA, 92658 EIN 95-4094426 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$55.9M
▲ 1832.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.3M
Net assets
$374.4M
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 Donald L Bren Foundation— 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 rating713 mo reserves · +89% 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 Donald L Bren Foundation: 713 mo reserves · +89% 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 The Donald L Bren 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 The Donald L Bren Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 3090, Newport Beach, CA, 92658
- City
- Newport Beach
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$1.3M (FY2019) to $55.9M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.4MNet assets $374.4M
Operating margin
88.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$386.8M
Total liabilities
$12.4M
Net assets
$374.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,943,667▲1833% | $6,301,938▼40.2% | $374,406,478▲17.5% | $386,757,114▲16.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,894,806▼66.8% | $10,545,518▲225% | $318,732,556▲33.3% | $332,553,263▲27.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $8,714,805▲58.4% | $3,249,032▲250% | $239,134,344▲26.3% | $260,599,375▲19.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,501,906▼6.2% | $929,438▼66.7% | $189,370,329▼13.9% | $218,231,077▼15.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,868,318▲549% | $2,792,722▼4.8% | $219,900,025▲46.3% | $257,508,640▲30.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$1,305,912 | $2,933,964 | $150,314,300 | $196,667,947 | 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 The Donald L Bren Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Donald L Bren Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4094426, based in Newport Beach, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Donald L Bren Foundation's EIN?
- The Donald L Bren Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4094426.
- How much revenue does The Donald L Bren Foundation report?
- The Donald L Bren Foundation reported $55,943,667 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Donald L Bren Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Donald L Bren Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Donald L Bren Foundation (EIN 95-4094426) 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.